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The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England. It is commonly called the Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two legislative chambers which occupy the building.
- 112,476 m² (1,210,680 sq ft) (internal)
- 1987 (11th session)
- 1016 and later
Learn about the history, architecture and collections of the Palace of Westminster, the iconic building that houses the UK Parliament and its members. Explore the key dates, features and stories of the current Palace, from the medieval St Stephen's Chapel to the Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben.
The Palace of Westminster site was strategically important during the Middle Ages, as it was located on the banks of the River Thames. Known in medieval times as Thorney Island, the site may have been first-used for a royal residence by Canute the Great during his reign from 1016 to 1035.
The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church lie next to the River Thames in the heart of London. With their intricate silhouettes, they have symbolised monarchy, religion and power since Edward the Confessor built his palace and church on Thorney Island in the 11th century AD.
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UK Parliament. Visit. Tours. We offer a range of tours which enable you to see inside one of the world's most famous buildings and find out about the work of UK Parliament. You can book online or by visiting our ticket office. See our i nformation on pricing . We recommend you book in advance as capacity is limited and tours do not run every day.
The Palace of Westminster has been a Grade I listed building since 1970 and part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. The site of the Palace of Westminster was strategically important during the Middle Ages, as it was located on the banks of the River Thames.
The Palace of Westminster is the meeting place of the Parliament of the United Kingdom and is located in London, England. It is commonly called the Houses of Parliament after the House of Commons and the House of Lords, the two legislative chambers which occupy the building.
