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2019 guide for groups and travel trade
Discover where history is still being written Follow in the footsteps of the Queen at the State Opening of Parliament as she leaves the Robing Room Discounted rates are available and passes through the Royal Gallery to take her seat for groups of 10 or more when on the gilded throne in the stunning Lords Chamber. booked in advance From Central Lobby, the heart of Parliament, enter the intriguing rooms of the Commons before standing in the Chamber itself, home to the Speaker’s Chair, the green benches and some lively political debates. In St Stephen’s Hall, discover how the suffragettes and other ‘Votes for Women!’ campaigners inspired the beautiful contemporary light sculpture New Dawn. Finish in medieval Westminster Hall, the place where Guy Fawkes and King Charles I were found guilty of treason, and Nelson Mandela famously addressed both Houses of Parliament. Tour information Ticketed tours are available on Saturdays throughout the year and on most weekdays during parliamentary recesses including Easter (April) and the summer (usually late July to early October). Self-guided audio tours are offered in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Mandarin, Russian, Brazilian Portuguese and Welsh. Allow 60 to 75 minutes. Guided tours in English take 90 minutes and are led by our knowledgeable guides. Entry is on a timed ticket basis and visitors must pass through airport style security searches. As a working building, tours are occasionally subject to change or cancellation.
Group rates Individual ticket prices
Audio Tour Audio Tour
Adults: £15.50 Adults: £19.50
Children (up to 15 years): £7.75 Concessions: £17
Guided Tour Children (age 5-15): One child free
Adults: £21 with each paying adult, £8 for each
Children (up to 15 years): £10.50 additional child
Guided Tour
Valid between 1 April 2019 and
Adults: £26.50
31 March 2020.
Concessions £22
Children (up to 15 years): £11.50
Concessions apply to over 60s, students
and members of the UK Armed Forces.
Valid between 1 April 2019 and
31 March 2020.
Prices may vary occasionally to reflect
demand.
Follow the tour
with a delicious
afternoon tea
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overlooking
the Thames
Afternoon tea Private guided tours Royalty and splendour
guided tours
Parliament’s chefs create seasonal Visit ‘out of hours’ as the Houses of
menus of savoury and sweet delicacies Parliament are being prepared for the This special experience is only offered
which combine tradition with a working day ahead. to groups and can be rounded off with
modern twist. Vegetarian and gluten- a glass of champagne.
These intimate early morning tours
free alternatives can be prepared if
can be tailored to reflect the size and Focusing on the art and decorative
requested at the time of booking.
interests of the group. style of the House of Lords, the guided
Up to 70 visitors per sitting can tour includes the Robing Room,
Private tours could include the Royal
be accommodated. Royal Gallery, Prince’s Chamber and
Gallery, Lords Chamber, Members’
Afternoon tea prices are in addition Lobby, Commons Chamber and Lords Chamber, and showcases the
to the price of the tour ticket. Westminster Hall. architecture of Charles Barry and the
Adult menu: £30 artistry of Augustus Pugin.
Per group: From £500
Child menu: £15 Per group: From £500
(up to 10 visitors per guide)
(up to 25 visitors per guide)
Visiting with children Accessibility Catering and shopping
and young adults
Tours are accessible for all types of The Jubilee Café and Shop is located
Family groups with children and larger wheelchairs including larger motorised off Westminster Hall.
groups from schools, colleges and models. There are steps at either end
The café offers a selection of light
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