The Palace of Westminster is a historic and fascinating place to visit. Constituents are able to book free tours, lasting around 75 minutes.

These tours can give you the chance to see where laws are made, learn about the history of Parliament, and understand more about the role your MP plays.

Free tours can be booked by sending an email to jo.stevens.mp@parliament.uk with the full names and addresses of everyone who wants to attend and the preferred date for the tour.

Parliament offer a range of tours, for more information on all the tours offered visit https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/

Tours of Big Ben

Big Ben is known around the world but this tour allows you to see Big Ben as you’ve never seen it before. This tour will take you up the 334-step spiral stairwell in the Elizabeth Tower to the belfry where Big Ben hangs.

To book an official tour visit https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour/

Free School Tours

A free school visit to UK Parliament is a wonderful opportunity for pupils aged 7-18 to visit and tour the Palace of Westminster and engage in a curriculum informed workshop in the Education Centre.

Eligible schools visiting from Cardiff East, who book a tour and workshop through the Education Service, could claim up to 60% or up to £1,200 of receipted travel costs through Parliament’s travel subsidy.

For more information about booking a free school visit and the travel subsidy visit https://learning.parliament.uk/en/session-workshop/tours-and-workshops/

There is high demand and tours often book up quickly, so if any school interested should book as soon as bookings open.