Houses of Parliament London, England

Founded in 1016 and rebuilt in the 1800s, the Palace of Westminster has housed the British Parliament since 1259. Parliamentary sessions are open to the public and tours are available regularly.

London Light Trails on a Foggy Evening — Light trails from double-decker buses on a foggy evening at the Houses of Parliament. London, England. Image credit: Holly Hayes

map of the Houses of Parliament — Location map of the Houses of Parliament, London, England, UK.

map of the Houses of Parliament — Aerial view of the Houses of Parliament.

Quick Facts on the Houses of Parliament

Go Historic ID

250172

names

Houses of Parliament

Palace of Westminster official name

location(s)

London, London, England, UK

date(s)

1840–76

tags

government office buildings

World Heritage Sites #426: Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and Saint Margaret's Church

parliament buildings

Grade I listed buildings #1226284

1948 created