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 1, 2025
BIG BEN is the famous nickname given to the most prominent part of the Palace of Westminster. Think of Britain’s capital and the first image that springs to mind is Big Ben, the iconic London clock t…Full review by sanju_222323
Apr 30, 2025
It's hard to miss Big Ben. It is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster. Located on Parliament Square, at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, it originally was know…Full review by Taylor B
Apr 29, 2025
We walked across the Westminster Bridge and found a nice spot to view Big Ben. We waited for the top of the hour so we could listen to the ringing of the bells. Worth it!Full review by 227maryh
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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