Family Tour: Animal Adventures
A unique tour focusing on the animals of the Household Cavalry, both horses and beyond. Perfect for Families.
Sat 4th April 2026
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10:00 am
- 11:00 am
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Date
Sat 4th Apr
Time
10:00 am
- 11:00 am

Event information

When you think of the Household Cavalry, you probably picture the magnificent black horses standing proudly on guard but did you know they’re not the only animals with stories to tell?

Join one of our family friendly expert guides on this fun and family-friendly tour, where you’ll hear fascinating tales about the famous horses who’ve served with the Cavalry, as well as some surprising animal companions – from loyal dogs to mischievous monkeys and even a bear!

There will be time to try on the genuine uniform of the Household Cavalry in our dress up area. As part of this tour, you will learn some fascinating facts about the Household Cavalry and its history too.

Come and discover the incredible animal adventures hidden in the history of the Household Cavalry!

No booking required. Free with entrance admission.

Itinerary

Time
Activity
10:00
Animal adventure begins
10:45
Try on the genuine uniform of the Household Cavalry
11:00
Tour ends with watching the 11am inspection
Family Tour: Animal Adventures

Getting here

The Household Cavalry Museum
Horse Guards
Whitehall
London SW1A 2AX

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We’d also like to encourage visitors, where possible, to walk or use public transport to visit us. We recommend using the Transport For London (TFL) Journey Planner to plan your trip to the Museum.