Better known as Big Ben (it's actually the name of the Great Bell!), this iconic clock tower which stands at the Houses of Parliament is officially called the …
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May 4, 2025
An exceptional tour of Elizabeth Tower. This is a must for everyone visiting London. We arranged our visit in advance via our MP. No phones are allowed on the tour which was a good idea! 334 steps to…Full review by Eleanor F
May 1, 2025
BIG BEN is the famous nickname given to the most prominent part of the Palace of Westminster. Think of Britain’s capital and the first image that springs to mind is Big Ben, the iconic London clock t…Full review by sanju_222323
Apr 30, 2025
It's hard to miss Big Ben. It is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster. Located on Parliament Square, at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, it originally was know…Full review by Taylor B
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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The public road and other public space and westminster bridge is very near the Tower, you should have no problem hearing the bell
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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