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The Palace of Westminster. The history of the Houses of Parliament spans over 900 years from the Anglo-Saxons to the present. Architecture of the Palace. Read about the current Palace of Westminster as designed by architect Sir Charles Barry. The Palace's Structure. Palace's Interiors.
Take a look inside the chambers of the House of Commons and House of Lords, as well as many other parts of the Palace of Westminster.
We offer a range of tours which enable you to see inside one of the world's most famous buildings and find out about the work of UK Parliament. Most tours can be booked online or by visiting our ticket office. We recommend you book in advance for the best value and to guarantee entry on the day.
One of the most recognised buildings in the world, the Palace of Westminster owes its stunning Gothic architecture to the 19th-century architect Sir Charles Barry. Now Grade I listed, and part of an UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Palace contains a fascinating mixture of both ancient and modern buildings, and houses an iconic collection of ...
Information to help plan visits and make the most of your time at UK Parliament including how to find us, disability access, security and facilities. How to find us. Download a map and find out about travelling to UK Parliament by rail and underground, bus, river boat, walking, cycling, coach and car. Accessibility.
The history of the present-day Palace of Westminster is a journey which begins with its reconstruction by the architect Charles Barry after the Great Fire of 1834, through various ravages of the 20th century such as the Second World War, to the magnificent building as we know it today.
The Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament as it is also known, has changed dramatically over the course of nearly a thousand years of history. Transformed from royal residence to the home of a modern democracy, the architecture and cultural collections of the Palace and the wider Parliamentary Estate have continually evolved ...
Audio Tours. Explore the Palace at your own pace with a multimedia, multi-language device with additional content for children in English. Book an Audio Tour.
Visitors will be able to explore the Palace of Westminster at their own pace, guided by a multimedia headset device with audio and visual content. The tour content is offered in 10 languages including a version for children.
Palace today. Today, the Palace of Westminster covers eight acres (3.24 hectares). It contains around 1100 rooms, 100 staircases and 4.8 km of passageways. From the Victoria Tower at the south end to the Clock Tower at the north, the building is nearly 300 metres long.
