Parliament runs a year-round programme of visits for students aged 7-18 which offer a selection of themed workshops and tour of Palace of Westminster.
About Visit Parliament
Visits begin with a tour of the Palace of Westminster, providing the context for learning about the work and role of Parliament. A choice of curriculum-focused workshops follows, including a question and answer session with your school's MP, subject to their availability at the time of your visit.
Palace of Westminster tour
Learn how Parliament works inside the amazing building where its business takes place. Tours will vary according to the time of your visit as access to the debating chambers and public viewing galleries is not always possible.
Visiting times and information
Visit Parliament runs four times daily during term time:
9.30am - 11.45am |
11.00am - 1.15pm |
12.30pm - 2.45pm |
2.00pm - 4.15pm |
All visits last 2 hours 15 minutes.
Due to the high demand for this service, palace tours will be cut short for late arriving groups. Useful visit preparation resources are available alongside our booking information.
How to book:
Contact the Education Service to book your visit. All visits and resources are free of charge.
Call 020 7219 4496 to book a school visit to Parliament. The telephone booking line is open between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Availability and booking dates
Visit availability advice and booking line opening dates are regularly updated here. Please note visits to Parliament are open to UK schools only.
Preparing for your visit
Please download the documents below on preparing for your visit to Parliament. Take time to read them before your visit.
If you have any problem downloading these documents please contact the Education Service who can post hard copies or email them as Word documents.
For more information please visit the Parliament website: Visiting Parliament
Virgin Trains have special rates for school groups which are ideal for those visiting Westminster.
These are heavily-discounted rates and schools need to give their education department reference number to qualify.
Schools should contact Group Travel on 0844 556 5622 asking for ‘schools group travel rates’.