The restored Banqueting House reopens fully next month

The restored Banqueting House in central London will be formally reopening in August, following a major restoration and a year of smaller previews.The Banqueting House has witnessed dramatic moments in history, including the execution of King Charles I. Originally created as a space to stage entertainments and completed in 1622 as part of the Palace of Whitehall, the Banqueting House is a masterpiece of classical architecture designed by Inigo Jones for James I. It was intended to host extravaga