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- JustynaG6 contributionsWe were part of 20 pax tour, with Mr. Nick (the last name starting with R), greyhaired, glasses wearing man, an ABSOLUTE GOLD! Smart, knowledgable, funny, amazing guide. Working there for 5 years. We had a great time!Written 11 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Razia SLondon, UK1 contributionTim who runs the tours is a journalist and has covered many high profile cases he is so knowledgeable there is so much to learn it was intriguing, factual and a fantastic experience. Thank you Tim it was lovely to meet you.Written 24 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- dawn2760Cheltenham, UK25 contributionsFantastic 2 hour tour.
Our guide, Phil, gave us an incredibly detailed and informative 2 hr tour.
He was entertaining and very knowledgeable on all things Westminster. I would highly recommend this tour.Written 11 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Jack V4 contributionsExcellent tour, highly recommend. Jay was both informative and personable. A good insight into this iconic building.Written 7 January 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ShaunH290London, UK3,019 contributionsNext to Westminster Abbey and opposite the Palace of Westminster, the early 20th Century building is well worth a visit. It looks like an official building that would not welcome visitors, but it does! Built for Middlesex County Council, it now houses the UK Supreme Court (and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council). It is, therefore, a brilliant case (pun intended) of re-use. The building is wonderfully decorated inside and out, with carved stone and wood, as well as stained glass.
We discovered that you could visit in April when we looked around the basement museum and came back in October to take more photographs, visit Court 3 and enjoy the cafe. Well worth it for the art and the lessons in law and history:
During WW2, five countries (Belgium, Greece, The Netherlands, Norway and Poland) with governments in exile used the building to hold courts with their own judges to deal with maritime and military offences committed by their nationals.Written 20 December 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - SupersupergirlEngland, UK8,638 contributionsCity Hall is a great place to visit.
The building has an interesting yet striking structure.
Inside, the architecture is quite nice but to go in you have to go past security but once you are in you're ok.
Ended up having lunch there as well.Written 23 September 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - bigmalakaRaleigh NC57 contributionsWe went in Sept. 2019 for the Queen's Ball, the reception was held at the Lancaster House. What a beautiful place to have such an event. With the beautiful pieces of art, the tables decorated with flowers such a nice evening. The service was great.Written 21 December 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Wine DivaSumner, WA18 contributionsWent into the Gallery and saw a small exhibit of Canadian artists. If you have time go and see it. Its a wuick visit to some very important works of art.Written 5 November 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StephenCrossDublin, Ireland31,616 contributionsInteresting structure on the banks of the Thames and right opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament. Roof and chimneys are interesting.Written 25 August 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- BigHugh51Adelaide, Australia3,628 contributionsAfter a to visit Horse Guards Parade and a quick perusal of the area adjacent to the parade ground, we headed along Horse Guards Road towards Birdcage Walk.
At the intersection of Horse Guards Road with Birdcage Walk, we passed by the very large and impressive H.M. Treasury building. We had viewed this building during previous stays in London and we knew that it is not normally open to the public. As this time, we were there on a Saturday, the building was closed for the weekend and consequently we again, simply had to make do with viewing the fine exterior architecture of this very large and important government building, from the street.
This building is certainly worthy of your attention should you find yourself passing by!Written 11 December 2019This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - HINA WIslamabad, Pakistan7,345 contributionsDuring the 16th century a timber yard for the Whitehall Palace used to be situated on this site. In 1560 the Royal Treasurer purchased this land and built a house here. It passed on to his son, Viscount Wallingford, who named it Wallingford House. In 1622 the Duke of Buckingham, who was the High Admiral, bought this house and started using it for Royal Navy management. When Christopher Wren was redesigning London after the Great Fire, he came up with the idea of a planned building for the Navy. Thus the first Admiralty Building came into being in 1695, but it soon grew short of space. So in 1726, Thomas Ripley designed the present building to meet the growing needs of the Admiralty. It is a beautiful historical building with a Robert Adam Screen wall on its face and grand entry and exit gateways. The likes of Winston Churchill, Ian Fleming and Nelson worked here. Nelson’s body was laid to rest in this building, prior to his funeral. During the Second World War this building took direct hits from the enemy bombs and the operations were temporarily moved to ugly underground Citadel nearby. I liked the fact that this building has been recently renovated and modernised to house some Government Departments but the face has not been altered.Written 12 July 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- sheepygoldlondon5,525 contributionsThere are not many buildings in this part of London which are as unique looking as this place. The coloured glass at the top change the look of the building depending on the light conditions.Written 14 February 2018This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- John D1 contributionI have recently completed jury service at Inner London crown court. The security staff are friendly and courteous. There are certain procedures you must do; show them inside all pockets of bags and take a sip of any drink, but they do this with you gently and politely. They even zipped up my bag for me on several occasions when I was going through the metal detector. This is a crown court so you need to be realistic about the need for security there.
The jury waiting areas are spacious and beautiful (listed building) and include many chairs and even a few sofas. The jury team frequently broadcast announcements about how many trials they have starting each day so you know how likely it is that you will be allocated. It only took about half a day for me to be allocated to a two and a half week trial which took me beyond my two weeks of service, so I was done.
The staff throughout the building were polite and friendly. The judge was very helpful and treated us kindly. Even senior legal people in gowns smiled at us and said hello as we were escorted through the building. It was a pleasure and a privilege to complete Jury Service here.
For the average member of the public, there are public galleries in all the courts. Courts 1-4 are I believe the traditional big courts that you might have seen on TV, with the high area for the judge and the big defendants area etc, etc, so if you want to feel what it's like to be in a court, try sitting in for a bit in the public gallery in one of those.
A nice working Crown Court in South London. If such places interest you, give it a look.Written 10 November 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
