Houses Of Parliament travel, tours and Vacation packages

A short guide about Houses Of Parliament

When visiting London make sure to arrange a tour of the Palace of Westminster, also known as the Houses of Parliament or Westminster Palace, in London; as this is where the two Houses of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (the House of Lords and the House of Commons) meet. The palace lies on the north bank of the River Thames in the City of Westminster, close to the government buildings of Whitehall.

The palace contains around 1,100 rooms, 100 staircases and 3 miles of corridors. Although the building mainly dates from the 19th century, remaining elements of the original historic buildings include Westminster Hall, used today for major public ceremonial events such as lyings in state, and the Jewel Tower.

The exterior of the Palace of Westminster – especially the Clock Tower; is recognised worldwide, and is one of the most visited tourist attractions in London. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) classifies the Palace of Westminster, along with neighbouring Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's, as a World Heritage Site.

Tourabout has catalogued a range of vacation packages to the Houses of Parliament in the City of Westminster – only UK residents can sit during Parliamentary sessions to view debates from the public galleries. But during the summer; tours are available over a two-month period when Parliament is not sitting – and these tours are open to both UK residents and overseas visitors. Currently; touring the Clock Tower is only available to UK Residents by arrangement through their local MP.