This is one of the most impressive of London’s buildings where the politicians of the country sit in two “houses”. The buildings are best viewed from Westminster Bridge or the opposite side of the River Thames where you get a good view of the huge clock tower containing “Big Ben” . The only tourist access is in the summer when the MPs are away. Tube stop: Westminster. This is an extract from our free London City Guide.
The "Big Ben" clock tower on the Houses of Parliament
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
Inside this huge building there are two debating chambers, the House of Lords and the House of Commons. The Commons is where the MPs sit and make laws which are then further discussed by the non-elected House of Lords. There are also MP’s offices inside, but the building across the road, Portcullis House, contains further offices. The building is also known as “The Palace of Westminster”. You can get a more familiar view of the Houses of Parliament from Speaker’s Green on the Westminster Abbey side – this is where TV correspondents do their reports which are beamed all over the world. A great way to see the Houses of Parliament and other London landmarks is by using the Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour which always gets great reviews.
ADDRESS
The Palace of Westminster, Victoria Embankment, London, SW1A 0AA
Tel: 0870 9063773
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT LINKS
Parliament Website
Wikipedia
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