Houses of Parliament

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Houses of Parliament

The centre of political life in the UK, housed in the Thames-side Palace of Westminster.

Whether you choose a guided tour, an audio tour or a family tour, a visit to the Houses of Parliament offers a unique combination of one thousand years of history, modern day politics and stunning art and architecture.

Most of what is seen on the tours was built in the mid-19th century following a devastating fire in 1834, but the route also incorporates the magnificent Westminster Hall dating from 1097. Other highlights include the Queen’s Robing Room, Royal Gallery, Lords Chamber, Central Lobby and the Commons Chamber, scene of many lively debates. The family version of the audio tour is aimed at children aged 7 to 12, and is in the style of a ‘live’ news broadcast with time travelling reporters ‘reporting from the scene’ on the many historical events associated with Parliament. Alternatively, there are family guided tours, led by our friendly Visitor Assistants. Pre-booking is highly recommended for the family guided tours as they are very popular.

For those not able to visit the Houses of Parliament in person, a 360-degree virtual tour is now available on the website, allowing jazzy panoramic views into some of the most famous rooms, with clickable facts and historical stories as you virtually snoop around.

These virtual tours, the ticketed guide-led tours and solo-audio tours are all in addition to the free tours that continue to be available to UK residents via local MPs or members of the House of Lords.

The Lords Chamber

The Lords Chamber

Central Lobby's magnificent ceiling

Central Lobby's magnificent ceiling

Members' Lobby and the statue of Winston Churchill

Members' Lobby and the statue of Winston Churchill

Family audio tours

Family audio tours

The Commons Chamber

The Commons Chamber

The light sculpture New Dawn celebrates the work of everyone who campaigned for women's suffrage

The light sculpture New Dawn celebrates the work of everyone who campaigned for women's suffrage

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Houses of Parliament
Houses of Parliament
London
London
SW1A 0AA
United Kingdom
020 7219 7647
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