Visiting Parliament

2025 marks the 40th anniversary of TV cameras broadcasting from the House of Lords chamber. Proceedings were televised on BBC1 and BBC2 for the first time on 23 January 1985 and footage is now available to watch online on the House of Lords YouTube channel

A festive range of gifts, cards and decorations is now available in shops and online

Visit the Palace of Westminster for a guided or audio guided tour. You’ll walk through historic rooms and iconic spaces including Westminster Hall, the House of Commons, House of Lords and Central Lobby

From 25 September to 14 October, you can book a guided tour of the State Apartments in Speaker’s House. This 75-minute fully accessible tour includes the Grand Staircase, the Crimson Drawing Room, the State Dining Room, and the State Bedroom

The Lying-in-State of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II took place in Westminster Hall from Wednesday 14 to Monday 19 September 2022

Lying-in-State is now closed to the public

A special display marking 30 years since Betty Boothroyd became the first female Speaker of the House of Commons will feature in tours of a rarely seen part of the Palace of Westminster. 

Find out about the latest updates on the Elizabeth Tower conservation project. A crane is due to be installed to help remove the scaffolding from Big Ben over the coming weeks.

Big Ben and the four quarter bells will strike intermittently over the next three weeks ahead of their return to full service later this year.

In these free 45-minute online talks, your presenter takes you on a guided 360° virtual tour

UK Parliament has re-opened its doors to the public for Covid secure tours of the landmark building

Members discuss recovery of UK tourism after the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more