Hyde Park Barracks, London

Hyde Park Barracks
London
Basil Spence's tower
Hyde Park Barracks is located in Greater London
Hyde Park Barracks
Hyde Park Barracks
Location within London
Coordinates51°30′7″N 0°10′0″W / 51.50194°N 0.16667°W / 51.50194; -0.16667
TypeBarracks
Site information
OwnerMinistry of Defence
Operator British Army
Site history
Built1795; 1880; 1970
Built forWar Office
In useSince 1795
Garrison information
OccupantsHousehold Cavalry Mounted Regiment

The Hyde Park Barracks are in Knightsbridge in central London, on the southern edge of Hyde Park. They were often known as Knightsbridge Barracks and this name is still sometimes used informally. The barracks are 34 mile (1.2 km) from Buckingham Palace, enabling the officers and soldiers of the Household Cavalry to be available to respond speedily to any emergency at the Palace, practice drills at Horse Guards Parade or beyond and conduct other more ceremonial duties.