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Reference no. 1226284. The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England. It is commonly called the Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two legislative chambers which occupy the building.
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.
Palace of Westminster Official Guide. This beautifully illustrated guide is packed with stories about one of the world’s most famous buildings. Purchase the guide online. We’re excited to be welcoming visitors back to UK Parliament in person, alongside our online events.
The history of the Palace of Westminster began in the Middle Ages – in the early eighth century – when there was an Anglo-Saxon church dedicated to St. Peter the Apostle which became known as the West Minster (St. Paul's being the East Minster).
Welcome to the Houses of Parliament 360° virtual tour; discover the history, art, and architecture of the building and discover what happens at UK Parliament. Immerse yourself in the 360° walkthrough of the Palace of Westminster.
Enter the heart of British Politics with a visit to the Palace of Westminster in London. Understand the workings of the UK government and learn how and why the Parliament and Big Ben were constructed.
Houses of Parliament, in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the seat of the bicameral Parliament, including the House of Commons and the House of Lords. It is located on the left bank of the River Thames in the borough of Westminster, London.
The Palace of Westminster functioned as the English monarchs' principal residence in the late Medieval period. The predecessors of Parliament, the Witenagemot and the Curia Regis, met in Westminster Hall (although they followed the King when he moved to other palaces).
UK Parliament Tickets. Audio Tours. Explore the Palace at your own pace with a multimedia, multi-language device with additional content for children in English. Book an Audio Tour. Guided Tours. Enjoy a compelling 90-minute tour delivered by a knowledgeable in-house guide.
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.
