Visiting Westminster

Visiting Parliament during summer recess

During the Summer Opening visitors can buy tickets to tour Parliament.

It is arranged during the summer recess, when Parliament does not sit and Members work away from Westminster.

Tours run from Monday to Saturday inclusive, but not on Sunday or Bank Holidays. Tours take about 75 minutes.

The 2009 opening will run from Monday 3 August to Saturday 3 October, and tickets will be on sale from 28 April. (Please note: no tours available on 1 October 2009)

Tickets can be bought online through www.ticketmaster.co.uk (external website) or by phoning 0844 847 1672. Groups of 10+ phone 0844 847 2498.

The route visitors take through Parliament during the Summer Opening is identical to the tours run during session.