Buckingham Palace Riding School

The Buckingham Palace Riding School is a Grade I listed riding school built in 1764, although its frieze and pediment were added later. The pedimental sculpture, created by W. Theed Junior, dates from 1859. The building features a stucco exterior and a low hipped slate roof, presenting a symmetrical design. It consists of a tall single-storey hall flanked by two-storey blocks at each end, arranged in 13 bays. The windows are arched, and the central three bays project slightly forward, topped with a pediment that includes a sculptural group depicting Hercules and the Thracian horses. Additional decorative elements include a rich acanthus frieze and a timber consoled eaves cornice, with two dormers on the roof.