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Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament

North Bank of River Thames, Westminster, London SW1A OAA

Featured Review : I learned a lesson on my trip to London - guidebooks don't always tell the truth. A visit to Parliament was mentioned repeatedly, but the books said they were only offered in the summer; lucky for us they were wrong.Afte...See Full Review

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Unexpected tour, definitely worth the wait

  • 4 out of 5 stars by ch2001 from Chicago, Illinois
  • April 25, 2012
Unexpected tour, definitely worth the wait
Quote: I learned a lesson on my trip to London - guidebooks don't always tell the truth. A visit to Parliament was mentioned repeatedly, but the books said they were only offered in the summer; lucky for us they were wrong.After deciding not to pay £17... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal London Layover

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The centre of English government

  • 5 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • September 5, 2011
The centre of English government
Quote: As UK residents we are able to pre-book our tour, through our MP’s office, but overseas visitors are restricted in their access to Parliament. They can tour Parliament on Saturdays and during the Summer Opening, when paid-for tickets are available,... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal Big Ben, Parliament,the old gardens of the Convent of Westminster

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Westminster Hall and our route to the inner sanctum

  • 5 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • September 2, 2011
Westminster Hall and our route to the inner sanctum
Quote: This visit to the centre of British Politics had been arranged as part of an organised trip by my Rotary Club in conjunction with our MP and as it was something I’d never done before I was really looking forward to get a "smell of politics".... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal Big Ben, Parliament,the old gardens of the Convent of Westminster

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Houses of Parliament

  • 5 out of 5 stars by callen60 from Ozarks, Missouri
  • April 22, 2008
Houses of Parliament
Quote: We arrived in London on a cold, rainy Sunday morning. My plan to take the number 15 bus across town to our hotel in the City on a nearly free tour of London landmarks hadn’t yet collapsed behind the foggy windows of the upper deck. We left Victoria... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal London, Free and Easy

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The Palace of Westminister

  • 0 out of 5 stars by Drever from Ayr, Scotland, United Kingdom
  • October 7, 2004
The Palace of Westminister
Quote: The impervious bulk of the Palace of Westminster stands alongside the River Thames seemingly immutable and timeless. Within it are contained The Houses of Parliament. At its north end is one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, Big Ben. The... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal A Royal Tour of London

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The Mother of all Parliaments - since 1099

  • 0 out of 5 stars by SaraP from London, England
  • June 30, 2003
The Mother of all Parliaments - since 1099
Quote: The Palace of Westminster -- now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament (together the House of Commons and House of Lords (respectively the elected and presently unelected so called "second chamber") -- began life as a royal residence in... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal Ambling around London pt 2 – A wander along Whitehall

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The Houses of Parliament

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Amanda from London, United Kingdom
  • April 8, 2002
Quote: The Houses of Parliament are newer than one might suspect – most of the current Palace of Westminster was built in the 1860s, after a fire destroyed much of the Tudor building on the same site. (The first building on the site was built by Edward the... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal Government, Greenery and Glory - Public London

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The Houses of Parliment

  • 4 out of 5 stars by zabelle from Portland, Connecticut
  • October 19, 2001
The Houses of Parliment
Quote: Since my first trip to London in 1988, I have dreamed of getting into the Houses of Parliament. The Houses have been closed to the public, except the strangers gallery, due to fear of terrorism. This summer, they opened up for the first time in... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal London- Its a Love Affair

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Houses of Parliament

  • 4 out of 5 stars by Sergey from Boston, Massachusetts
  • October 6, 2001
Houses of Parliament
Quote: The Houses of Parliament are also known as Westminster Palace. This huge building houses the House of Lords and the House of Commons, the two parts of the British legislature. This is also the building where Big Ben is. If you come at the right... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal London and Vicinity

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Houses of Parliament and Big Ben

  • 3 out of 5 stars by Harris from Boston, Massachusetts
  • June 22, 2000
Houses of Parliament and Big Ben
Quote: Located on the Thames (the nearby bridge is the perfect place for capturing these sights on film), the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben are a must for the London tourist. If you are willing to wait in line, you can actually listen to Parliament in... Read the full Palace of Westminster/Houses of Parliament review

From journal London: City of Love?