The House of Commons Library is a research and information service based in the UK Parliament.
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Apr 2, 2025
An awesome tower that houses a bell. Of course most people know the bell is nicked named “Big Ben” and the tower is called the Elizabeth tower.Full review by EFW2014
Mar 25, 2025
I was lucky enough to be here when Big Bend was chiming for 5 PM and it was a lovely rich tone. Other than that, it’s a pretty regular clock tower the buildings around it are absolutely stunning and …Full review by CrisH653
Mar 24, 2025
It is a very touristy thing to check out when you are in London... but those gold sparkles are truly something! I felt like the pictures you find of Big Ben do not best demonstrate that gold-like app…Full review by TravelerGabe
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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