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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.
Self-guided Audio Tours of the Palace of Westminster. In person at UK Parliament. Available to all visitors. Go at your own pace using a multimedia guide, discover the history and heritage of the building, and find out about the work of UK Parliament.
Immerse yourself in the 360° walkthrough of the Palace of Westminster. Take an extensive route through its most famous (and not-so-famous) rooms, including some areas ordinarily off-limits to the public.
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.
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 ...
Guided Tours. Enjoy a compelling 90-minute tour delivered by a knowledgeable in-house guide. They will take you on a journey through the most iconic rooms on the estate. Book a Guided Tour.
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. Download a map and find out about travelling to UK Parliament by rail and underground, bus, river boat, walking, cycling, coach and car.
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 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.
