Big Ben Tower Tour, UK

About Big Ben:- Big Ben or Clock Tower or Elizabeth Tower is located near of the Palace of Westminster in UK capital city London. It was built in 1859 by British Government and Architect was Augustus Pugin. Its total height is 315 ft (96 metres) and is running continue from last 160 years. Big Ben and Palace of Westminster are the two iconic buildings of England whereas Big Ben is the Clock tower which is visited by every person going for the tour of England. The Palace of Westminster serves as meeting place of the House of Parliament in the United Kingdom which are known as House of Lords and Houses of Commons and the Palace lies on the North Bank of the River. The first Royal Palace constructed in the site which dates from 11th Century and the subsequent building which is Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Clock which lies at North End of Palace of Westminster in London. Big Ben is a landmark of the London city capital of the UK.

How can reach:- "Big Ben & Palace Of Westminster" is located in London capital city of the United Kingdom country. "Heathrow Airport" is the largest airport of the UK where tourists can get flights to all over world which is 25.5 KM (15.9 Miles) far. Tubes, Buses and Taxis services are available from Heathrow London Airport to Big Ben tourist place.

Nearest Airport:- "Heathrow London Airport" is the largest airport of the UK country. It is just 25.5 KM (15.9 Miles) distance from Big Ben. Tourists can get here flights to all over world countries.

Bus Services:- Buses are available from "Heathrow Airport" 25.5 KM (15.9 Miles) to Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) tour.

Taxi Services:- Taxis are available from "Heathrow Airport" 25.5 KM (15.9 Miles) to Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) tour.

Nearest Tube Station:- Westminster which is just 0.71 Mile (1.2 KM). Tourists can get here Tube to whole city tour and airport.

Nearest Pier: Westminster (0.5 Mile). Tourists can get here boats to other destination of the Thames River.

Listed as UNESCO of World Heritage Sites from: 1987

Location: London Capital city, UK (Southern)

Opened to Public Year: May 1859

Tower height: 96.0 metres

Architect: Augustus Pugin

Total Floor count: 11

Tourist attractions: Horse guards Parade, London Dungeon, Buckingham Palace, Houses of Parliament (Palace of Westminster), Clock Tower (Big Ben), Westminster Abbey, Churchill Museum etc.


London City Weather Temperature:

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Distances from Big Ben Clock Tower:-

Buckingham Palace : 0.8 Mile

The Tower of London : 2.5 Miles

The British Museum : 2.1 Miles

National Gallery London: 0.9 Mile

The Victoria and Albert Museum : 2.3 Miles

Westminster Abbey : 0.2 Mile

Natural History Museum London : 2.4 Miles

Hyde Park London : 2.3 Miles

The London Eye : 0.6 Mile