House of Lords

Whilst not going inside the outside offers an impressive display of iconic London architecture. You can also grab some fantastic photos of an important piece of London. Make sure you check it out

Try and find yourself an appointment with a lord (or a dame), it’s worth it. The place is quite hilarious (and I don’t mean to be mean): they all have their own coat hangers, complete with name and title. There’s a parking lot for mobility scooters in the cloak room as well as a “peers only” bathroom. You’re not allowed to take pictures (not even of the Magna Carta, which hangs their just because). My favourite place is the terrace (some chairs have a plaque pronouncing “peers only”): you sit, literally, on the bank of the river Thames looking down towards Tower Bridge with Westminster just behind you. A very unique experience from another world really. But it truly is awesome!

Visiting Parliament is a must do on your London vacation.

Absolutely horrific experience, Tony Blair attacked me with a shovel in the hallway, do not go, I do not recommend.

I like the upper house, but The House of Lords is far to large to be taken seriously with its 800 unelected people, the size should be reduced by at least 100, the lords do a okay job they are just to big, They do quite a good job and there is definitely no enthusiasm for an elected house to replace the House of Lords, It would lead to more and more elected politicians, if more politicians is the answer to a question then it’s the wrong question, a elected would also cause a rivalry with the House of Commons and that would be ridiculous.

Beautiful

Great site of historic and current significance.Lots to see on the full tour but we only did the drinks & lunch in the Lords dining room. Amazing art works all round. Great pieces of architectural and sculptural history dotted around the building. Great drinks and food menu. A really enjoyable experience.

Great venue for events service , ambience and being in a parliamentary building.

No one will probably not be overwhelmed by the vastness of the 274-meter-long Capitol the moment they exit from Westerminster Station or cross the Westerminster Bridge.Britain is bicameral. There are 500 life-long aristocrats, 92 hereditary members, 26 Anglican members of the House of Lords (change of composition since 2007) and equivalent elected members of the House of Representatives. Since it's an elected office, the House of Representatives has a lot of power compared to the Senate. So all legislation is approved by the House.

You are noy allowed to take photos in the inside tour