Tours of the Houses of Parliament

Acc72

House_of_Commons_Rep_(DOT) wrote: »

just to say Acc72 - your email has been received and we are dealing with it as we speak!

Hope to get back to you within 24-48 hours!
Best wishes
DOT

Many thanks for your help, we are now booked on a tour of the Houses of Parliament.


In future I will need to be earlier to book the Big Ben tour - they are fully booked to December !

Bonking_Mad

We've booked and paid for an audio tour, where do weactually enter?

Also, any tips / advice will be most welcome

UKParliament

Bonking_Mad wrote: »

We've booked and paid for an audio tour, where do weactually enter?

Also, any tips / advice will be most welcome

Hi Bonking Mad!

In terms of where you enter - it will be the Cromwell Green Entrance, which is past the main gates of Parliament, opposite Westminster Abbey - see the map on this web page for more info: http://www.parliament.uk/visiting/directions/layout/

Our top tips:

• always turn up at least 10-15 minutes before the start of your tour because this gives you time to get through airport style security
• there are few places to sit down when having your tour (due to the privilege of being appointed to sit in the House of Lords and House of Commons) so we recommend not bringing masses of bags/luggage etc as there is nowhere to store them - and comfy footwear!
• cameras - can only be used in one room in the Houses of Parliament so do make sure to take photos in there! and of course the obligatory one with Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)
• if you have young family members be sure to ask for the children's booklets at the desk in Westminster Hall - my favourite is the giant Big Ben poster (all leaflets at the desk are free)

This list applies to all tours including tours booked through your MP.

Hope these are some useful (insider) tips?
DOT

Bonking_Mad

Thanks HOC rep, very information :beer: