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Trip Planner:   Europe  /  UK  /  England  /  London  /  Houses of Parliament

Houses of Parliament, London

4.7
#5 of 261 in Historic Sites in London
Government Building · Architectural Building
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See British democracy in action at Houses of Parliament. During the week, all British residents and overseas visitors can watch legislators debating for free. If your visit falls on a Saturday, or during the summer recess, you'll be able to take a guided tour of the building. The tours are comprehensive, starting in the Queen’s Robing Room, moving through chambers for debating and voting, and finishing in medieval Westminster Hall. Along the way, you'll encounter grandly appointed spaces and collect knowledge about British parliamentary procedure. UK residents can also tour Elizabeth Tower, but foreign visitors cannot. A visit to Houses of Parliament represents just the start of the adventure when you use our London trip planner to plot your vacation.
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  • By si2008
    Another on our list to visit, iconic landmark they are doing work on the bell but did not put us off seeing where it all happens in government 
    Another on our list to visit, iconic landmark they are doing work on the bell but did not put us off seeing where it all happens in government  more »
  • By Malcolm H
    We went there in a small group u3a but when we got though security it was excellent, we were taken round by a very good guide Sarah who kept us on the move but very mindful of the time limit but know....  more
    We went there in a small group u3a but when we got though security it was excellent, we were taken round by a very good guide Sarah who kept us on the move but very mindful of the time limit but know....  more »
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  • By Carlos Ruiz Badilla
    The Houses of Parliament shop is located at 12 Bridge Street on the corner of Parliament Square and is accessible to all. The shop stocks an attractive range of gifts and souvenirs. The shop also stocks all current parliamentary documents and specialises in books relating to the UK Parliament and UK Government.
  • By Dylan Wright
    Wonderful place very nice resembles the government fantastic
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