The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in the UK Parliament.
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Mar 8, 2025
This is a fantastic tour. Our tour was at 12:45, so we were in position in the bell room at 2pm to hear the bells. The planning to ensure you are in the right place at the right time is excellent. Ou…Full review by ALAN C
Feb 20, 2025
Big ben is one of the most iconic landmarks of London. Post visit of London Eye visited Big Ben in June’24. The iconic clock tower is situated on the bank of River Thames and adjacent to Westminster …Full review by Sandy_JSR
Feb 10, 2025
Wow! What an amazing experience the Big Ben Tour was (tickets booked via the UK Parliament website). The climb up 336 steps was absolutely worth it to witness Big Ben strike and take in the breathta…Full review by 1SAM2006
Hi - planned a trip to London and my son is desperate to hear the great bell ring at noon. We don't want to go inside the Elizabthen tower and rather view the clock and hear the chimes from outside. Does anyone know how close you can actually get and where's the best place to stand for a good view. Thanks
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Agree with DennisDart1: there's loads of public land around the tower where you can hear the bell well. However, I especially recommend standing in the large, lovely, green garden …
Agree with DennisDart1: there's loads of public land around the tower where you can hear the bell well. However, I especially recommend standing in the large, lovely, green garden facing the clock outside Westminster Hall. The garden is called New Palace Yard and is very easy to find on online maps. You can see the clock face easily and will get the full sound, no problem.
Is it open for visitors in 2023? The renovation has finished in 2022 and yet the Parliament's website says "During the conservation work on Big Ben, we have paused tours of Parliament's clock tower. " Nonsense.
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