Visiting Westminster
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to sit in the public gallery during Prime Minister’s Questions or wanted to see inside the Palace of Westminster?
Find out more about visiting Parliament here.
Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs)
PMQs happen every Wednesday at 12 noon, when Parliament is in session.
Tickets for PMQs are free of charge. My office have a limited number of tickets, which are always in high demand. If you’d like to attend, it’s best to get in touch as soon as possible. Tickets are offered on a first-come, first served basis.
If you are interested in watching PMQs, send an email to stephen.kinnock.mp@parliament.uk with the full names and addresses of everyone who wants to attend.
Tours of Parliament
The Palace of Westminster is a historic and fascinating place to visit and you can take part in free guided tours. These last around 75 minutes and give you the chance to see where laws are made, learn about the history of Parliament, and understand more about the role your MP plays.
Free tours can be booked by sending an email to stephen.kinnock.mp@parliament.uk with the full names and addresses of everyone who wants to attend and the preferred date for the tour.
Parliament offer a range of tours, for more information on all the tours offered visit https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/
Tours of Big Ben
Big Ben is known around the world but this tour allows you to see Big Ben as you’ve never seen it before. This tour will take you up the 334-step spiral stairwell in the Elizabeth Tower to the belfry where Big Ben hangs.
To book an official tour visit https://www.parliament.uk/visiting/visiting-and-tours/big-ben-tour/
Free School Tours
The free school visit to UK Parliament is a wonderful opportunity for pupils aged 7-18 to visit and tour the Palace of Westminster and engage in a curriculum informed workshop in the Education Centre.
Eligible schools visiting from Aberafan Maesteg, who book a tour and workshop through the Education Service, could claim up to 60% or up to £1,200 of receipted travel costs through Parliament’s travel subsidy.
For more information about booking a free school visit and the travel subsidy visit https://learning.parliament.uk/en/session-workshop/tours-and-workshops/
There is high demand and tours often book up quickly, so if any school interested should book as soon as bookings open.
Bus Trips
During the year I arrange a bus trip to London, including a guided tour of Parliament and time for shopping, food or sight seeing. the bus leaves Aberafan Maesteg early and drops you off outside Parliament. For those interested in a tour of Parliament, the tour will be after you are dropped off and you’ll have free time afterwards. Those who don’t want to join the tour are free to explore London.
The bus leaves from Parliament in the early evening and returns to Aberafan Maesteg.
Keep an eye on my social media for the next trip.