Day trip

El Pardo Royal Palace

El Pardo, Madrid

Address

Hours

Tue to Sun: 10:00 to 18:00
Mon: Closed

When not used by foreign heads of state, October to March Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 with access until 17:00, April to September 10:00 to 19:00. Basic ticket 9 euros, reduced 4 euros. The gardens are free.

Source: esmadrid.com, checked 7 Nov 2026.

A royal palace in the El Pardo forest, built on the site of a small castle raised by Henry III and Henry IV in the 14th century. About 16,000 hectares of woodland surround it.

Cost €

Time needed 1.5 hours

Best time Morning

Insider tip

Entry is free for EU citizens and residents on Wednesdays and Sundays 15:00 to 18:00 from October to March. The palace can close when it hosts foreign heads of state.

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What's on near El Pardo Royal Palace

Upcoming events within a ten-minute walk of El Pardo Royal Palace, from the weekly Madrid events calendar.

Exhibition On now Free

Exposición de fotografía: 'BODEGÓN FOTOGRÁFICO ESTILO BARROCO' de Arantxa Forcada.

4 to 29 Nov Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo)

Exhibition at Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo), free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Concert Starts in 5 days Free

Concierto: 'Historias de mujer'

13 Nov Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo)

Time 18:30

Concert at Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo), free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Performance Starts in 7 days Free

Circo: 'El mundo de Chan Lee'

15 Nov Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo)

Time 12:00

Circus or magic show at Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo), free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Concert Starts in 12 days Free

Concierto: 'No solo musas'

20 Nov Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo)

Time 18:30

Concert at Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo), free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Performance Starts in 14 days Free

Cuentacuentos teatralizado: 'Alas de mariposa'

22 Nov Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo)

Time 12:00

Puppet show or storytelling at Centro Sociocultural Alfonso XII (Fuencarral - El Pardo), in Spanish, free, listed on the Ayuntamiento de Madrid agenda (datos.madrid.es).

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Nearby

Dehesa de la Villa Park · 8.2 km away A large green area in the north-west of the city beside the university city, kept largely in its natural state. Cuatro Torres Business Area Landmark · 8.8 km away Four skyscrapers built on the former Ciudad Deportiva of Real Madrid at Paseo de la Castellana 259. Puerta de Europa (KIO Towers) Landmark · 9.5 km away Two leaning office towers officially named Puerta de Europa, at Plaza de Castilla. ONCE Tiflological Museum Museum · 9.7 km away A museum on Calle de la Coruña opened in 1992 with artworks and tactile material for blind and visually impaired people, run by ONCE. Costume Museum Museum · 9.8 km away A museum of clothing and fashion history on Avenida de Juan de Herrera, opened in 2004. Faro de Moncloa Viewing Tower Viewpoint · 9.9 km away A 92-metre tower in the university city with a panoramic lift to a viewing gallery.

Good to know

What is the address of El Pardo Royal Palace?: Calle de Manuel Alonso s/n, El Pardo.
What are the opening hours of El Pardo Royal Palace?: Tue to Sun 10:00 to 18:00; Closed Mon. When not used by foreign heads of state, October to March Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 18:00 with access until 17:00, April to September 10:00 to 19:00. Basic ticket 9 euros, reduced 4 euros. The gardens are free.
How long do you need at El Pardo Royal Palace?: Plan for 1.5 hours.
When is the best time to visit El Pardo Royal Palace?: Morning.

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