... so the HP was great. The main hall is an architecturally interesting building with a number of brass plaques noting historically significant events. We arrived early enough to witness the entry of the Speaker to the Commons which had some drama. The session was questions on notice to the Ministers responsible for Defence related Departments and covered some topical.... more

We were in London in January, so the tours were not running. However, both Houses were in session, and there was no wait to visit the galleries. Since it was quiet, there was time to view the art and admire the architecture. The House of Commons was debating a nuclear energy bill, and we witnessed first-hand the back and forth... more

Ordered tickets over the net before our trip, picked them up at the ticket office. Scheduled a 9:30 tour which was a great idea, no lines that early. They recommended being there 30 minutes early, but I'd say 15 minutes is OK if you're there for the first tour in the morning. Our tour guide was excellent (and fresh, since... more

The summer tours of the House of Parliament are well organised, and you get a detailed look at the interior of the House of Parliament - really a nice building. Furthermore, the guide tells a little about the history of the parliament as well as about the official route taken by the Queen during the openning scene. The only draw... more

I'm not into politics but my husband is and insisted we visit here. Parliament was sitting so no tours available and we had to q for the visitors gallery. So we join the q which wasn't to long because it was fairly early in the morning and because we were only 2 people among lots of school/tour groups the person... more

Definitely worth a visit. I have attended when the Houses are in session and it is enjoyable to watch the debates but I think I enjoyed my visit last year more during recess. During recess you start your tour at the Sovreigns gate and work thru the robing room and take a tour to the floor of both houses as... more

They offer tours of the Houses of Parliament on a limited schedule, only in the summer while Parliament is in recess. The last day of my three-week visit in July 2004 was the first day of the tours this year. It was amazing. You go in through the Soverign's Entrance and walk right through the chambers of the House of... more

I was fortunate to tour the houses of Parliament in October, 2002, when they were still allowing foreign visitors in. Now, the hours of sitting have changed and the Friday afternoon tours are restricted to UK residents only. That's too bad because this is a fascinating place. They let you walk through the corridors right onto the floors of the... more