Better known as Big Ben (it's actually the name of the Great Bell!), this iconic clock tower which stands at the Houses of Parliament is officially called the …
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May 21, 2025
The most famous clock in the world, which has been keeping time for 170 years, set against the impressive buildings of the British Parliament. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987. I t…Full review by travel_Theod
May 19, 2025
Wikipedia says that Big Ben comes from Benjamin Hall, who was First Commissioner of Works at the time of this building and very tall. Otherwise, it’s an inescapable yet beautiful sight downtownFull review by maxpaste
May 12, 2025
Wonderful area, beautiful views around and with nice weather you can easily spend a few hours just sitting on the bench nearby. Worth visit. Probably better in the early morning.Full review by iriska_f
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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Agree with DennisDart1: there's loads of public land around the tower where you can hear the bell well. However, I especially recommend standing in the large, lovely, green garden …
Agree with DennisDart1: there's loads of public land around the tower where you can hear the bell well. However, I especially recommend standing in the large, lovely, green garden facing the clock outside Westminster Hall. The garden is called New Palace Yard and is very easy to find on online maps. You can see the clock face easily and will get the full sound, no problem.
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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