Big Ben
9.0Locals Score / 10#2 of 17 Attractions in London
WestminsterLondon SW1A 0AA, UK
Known forBig BenElizabeth TowerLondon landmarkclock tower
Big Ben—officially Elizabeth Tower—is London's most iconic clock tower standing beside the Palace of Westminster. Visit to hear the famous chimes echo across the Thames, admire the Gothic stonework and intricate architecture up close, and experience one of the world's most recognizable landmarks in person. Note: this is an exterior viewing only; the tower itself is not open to the general public for tours.
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | — |
| Phone | 020 7219 4272 |
| Website | parliament.uk |
| Nearest transit | — |
| Time needed | — |
| Best time to go | — |
| Last verified | July 21, 2026 |
Locals Score
9.0/10- Value9.0
- Excellence9.0
- Local love7.0
- Authenticity8.0
- Lasting reputation9.0
- Distinctiveness10.0
Nearby in Ask London
- Big Ben & Houses of ParliamentLandmark0 km · 0 min walk
- Palace of WestminsterAttraction0.14 km · 2 min walk
- Westminster AbbeyAttraction0.24 km · 3 min walk
- Tattershall CastleRestaurant0.44 km · 5 min walk
- St James's ParkPark0.69 km · 9 min walk
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