Magnificent place, well worth doing the guided tou...

Magnificent place, well worth doing the guided tour ( 25) which also includes the museum. The tour takes you to places you can't go if you just pay the 9 for the gallery. You get to sit in the Royal Box and visit the understate area to see the workings of the place. Guide was very good and provided lots of information on the history of the building and it's refurbishment in 2001