British Residency, Lucknow

British Residency | One of the best places to visit in Lucknow
Entry Fee & Ticket
Indians (per person) - ₹20/-, Foreigners (per person) - ₹250/- also BIMSTEC, SAARC Countries ₹20/- (per person)
Opening Time & Days
The British Residency is open every day for visitorsBritish Residency opening and closing timing is 07:00 AM – 06:00 PM
Place Type
Palace & Landmarks, Monument
Official Info
Best time to visit
January, February, March, April
Place visit with
Friends, Parents, Solo, Siblings, Youngsters
Nearest Metro Station KD Singh Babu Stadium (1.24 KM), Lucknow University (1.39 KM), Hazratganj (1.94 KM), IT College (2.20 KM), Sachivalaya (2.49 KM)

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About British Residency

The Residency is a group of several buildings on a common campus in the city of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. It used to be the residence of officers of the British East India Company, residing in Lucknow, the capital of Awadh province.

The Residency which is now in ruins, was started by Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula, the contemporary of Lucknow, in the year 1780, which was later completed by Nawab Saadat Ali in 1800.

Architecture of British Residency

The entire Residency Complex is spread over 33 acres, this two-storey building made of Lakhuri brick and lime lime, consisted of spacious verandahs and a portico.

How to reach British Residency

By Rail
The main stations in Lucknow are Lucknow Junction, Badshahnagar, Gomtinagar. From the station you can take taxi as well as auto, local bus.
By Air
Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport is the only airport in Lucknow, which is well connected to all parts of the country. From the airport, you can easily reach here with the help of metro train, bus, auto, taxi etc.
By Road
The city is well connected to other cities by national highways. It can be reached from any corner of the city with the help of auto, cab, bus and metro.

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Address
British Residency: Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Deep Manak Nagar, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Lucknow

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British Residency FAQs:

𝒜. It is located at Mahatma Gandhi Marg, Deep Manak Nagar, Qaisar Bagh, Lucknow, Lucknow.

𝒜. Entry fee and timings information of the British Residency: Lucknow Residency open from 10:00 am to 05:00 pm all days in week, Entry fee for Indian Rs 5 and for foreigner Rs 100..

𝒜. You should visit British Residency during January, February, March, April months for best experience.

📅 Last update: 2024-06-25 || ✍ Author: Sandhya Chauhan

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