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Tours of
Parliament
Tours of the
Palace of Westminster, the home of the Houses of Parliament
can be arranged by your MP. If you live in Paisley and
Renfrewshire North and would like to visit the home of
British politics I am happy to arrange this for you. Please
call my office on 0141 847 1457 or e-mail
daniel@james-sheridan-mp.org.uk
Visitors who tour Parliament will see the key areas of the
estate, such as the Commons and Lords debating chambers and
the Queen’s Robing Room. UK residents can tour throughout
the year; overseas visitors may only tour during the Summer
Opening. Accompanied by a trained guide, visitors travel
through designated areas of the parliamentary estate. Tours
take about 75 minutes.
UK residents
Free tours are held throughout the year, and you need to
arrange a place through your MP or a Lord. Please note that
tours are very popular and places are limited. Tours
generally have to be booked about six months in advance.
Visitors can pay for a tour during the Summer Opening, in
advance or by queuing on the day.
Families
Please note that tours are not recommended for young
children as there is a lot of walking. Pushchairs are
allowed, but larger models will not fit in certain areas.
Bags
Bags or luggage larger than those permitted in aircraft
cabins may be refused entry. Parliament has no facilities
for leaving items; commercial outlets are available nearby
at Victoria and Charing Cross stations.
Toilet break!
The tours last around 75 minutes. It is advisable to leave
time to visit the facilities prior to your tour. Accessible
public toilets are also available at the nearby Westminster
tube station. Within Parliament disabled toilets are located
off Westminster Hall and Central Lobby.
Tour Times
Tour Times During Parliamentary Session
Monday and Tuesday: 9am-12pm (full tour)
Wednesday: 9am-9.20am (full tour) and 9.25am-12pm (partial
tour of Lords only)
Thursday: no tours
Friday: 3.30pm-5pm (full tour)
Non-Sitting days and Recesses
Non-sitting Fridays 9.30am-5pm
Christmas / New Year Closed
Easter and Spring Weekdays 9.30am-5pm
Whitsun Recess Weekdays 9.30am-5pm
Prorogation - there will be no tours during the Prorogation
period (28 November - 3 December 2008 inclusive)
Summer Recess
July and August - Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30am-12noon
September and October - Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
9.30am-12noon
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