House of Parliament Tour - Westminster
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The tour takes in some of the most important areas of the Palace in which Parliament meets, and explains what Parliament is and does, what it has meant to different people at different times, and how it came to be what it is today. Most of the buildings seen on the tour were built in the mid 19th Century following a devastating fire, but the route also incorporates some of the earlier buildings, such as Westminster Hall, begun in 1097 by William Rufus, son of William the Conqueror. Opening hours Saturdays throughout the year (except 23rd July 2011):
Tour times in September and October:
Tours run every 15 minutes
Ticket prices
Groups (10+):
Pre booked tickets are available to buy online through ticketmaster or by phoning 0844 847 1672. Groups of 10+ should phone 0844 847 2498. On the day tickets (subject to availability) may be purchased from the Ticket Office, next to the Jewel Tower by Abingdon Green. A limited number of wheelchairs are available if requested in advance. Call 0207 219 3003. | |||||||||||||||||||||||