Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Guide
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FreeSightAllow 20–40 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
The gold-trimmed clock tower and the long Gothic front of the Palace of Westminster beside the Thames; the best view is from Westminster Bridge or the far bank.
A brief history
Big Ben is strictly the great bell inside; the tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012. The palace was rebuilt in this style after a fire in 1834.
Tips
- Best time
- Just before the hour, to hear the bell
- Cost
- Free from outside
- Allow
- 20–40 min
- Free days
- Always free
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Good to know
- Area
- Westminster and St James's: Royal and political London: Trafalgar Square, Parliament, the Abbey and Buckingham Palace, linked by parks.
- Access
- Step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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