Did you know that UK Parliament is open to visitors? There are several ways you can take advantage of the unique experience of exploring the beating heart of our democracy, and as your MP, I would be happy to assist you in arranging a visit.
Please note that I can only help secure a booking for residents of Sussex Weald constituency and that I am only able to assist with the booking of the tour itself and all travel to Parliament must be covered by visitors themselves separately.
I would love to hear all about your Westminster experience! If my diary allows, I will do my best to see you on the day, but please do make sure you take a picture of your visit and either email it over to me or tag my profile when sharing it via social media channels. I would recommend a picture at the bottom of the main steps of Westminster Hall as this will really capture the history of Parliament.
Tours available
Palace of Westminster Tours
With the help of a tour guide, you can explore the House of Commons, House of Lords and Westminster Hall, where Parliament first sat. You will also get to see the Speaker's Chair, the famous green benches, the lobbies where votes take place, the Royal Throne in the House of Lords chamber, The King’s Robing Room and other iconic spaces in this world-famous building. Tours last approximately 75 minutes.
I am able to secure bookings for you on the following days:
- Monday: 9.00am to 12.00 noon
- Friday: 3.30pm to 5.00pm
If these days are not suitable for you, you are of course welcome to arrange your own tour on a day of choosing. Please note that there is an entry fee if you choose to book this way. Available dates and time are advertised on the UK Parliament wesbite here.
Elizabeth Tower Tours (Big Ben) tours
MPs only have a yearly allocation of eight tickets each to distribute to constituents free of charge, so you may be added to a waiting list. If you would rather book and pay for your own tickets, they are released to the general public to purchase on the second Wednesday of each month at £30 per adult. Big Ben tours run from Monday to Saturday, last approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, and you will be at the belfry for the o’clock bongs.
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) tickets
Why not watch the most iconic Parliamentary event right from the public gallery? Taking place every Wednesday at noon when Parliament is sitting, this 40-minute session is very popular and due to limited tickets, there is a waiting list and tickets are limited to two per group/family. However, if you register your interest, I will contact you when tickets become available.
How to Book
Please note that tours are very popular and places are limited so they generally have to be booked well in advance.
If you are interested in arranging a tour of the Houses of Parliament, and live in Sussex Weald, please fill out the form below, providing as much detail as possible.
If you are unsure if Nusrat is your local MP, please check here: FIND MY MP. If you don't live in Sussex Weald, you can email your own local MP and they will be able to help with arranging a tour for you.
Once you have submitted the form below, my office will get in touch with a receipt to your submission and a member of my team will respond to you as soon as they have been able to secure a booking for you. To avoid delays to the process, please fill in as much detail as possible, including details of everyone who wishes to visit, so that I can share the necessary information with them.
Other Guided Tours
School bookings need to be made directly by each school with the Education Centre. More information and availability is published here.
Feedback from visitors:
"On behalf of all of us, thank you so much. Everyone had a great time and thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the Palace of Westminster. Thank you for taking the time to meet us and for your organisation of this trip." - Shirley, Mayfield
"This was a great opportunity to get a feel of what it's like at the very heart of decision-making in the UK, see how taking part in the democratic process and expressing our views can make a real difference, how decision-making works and about the day-to-day work of a present-day MP." - Andy, Hailsham