Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament Map
Interactive map of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
Summary
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a tourist attraction in London. Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a landmark known for the Westminster clock tower.
Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament with mainly clear. It feels like 59°F. Today runs from 59°F to 75°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include River Thames, British Museum, Tower of London and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 75°F is in line with the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
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Coordinates: 51°30′2.5″N 0°7′28.6″W (51.5007, -0.1246)
Quick facts about Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| City | London |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Continent | Europe |
| Coordinates | 51°30′2.5″N 0°7′28.6″W (51.5007, -0.1246) |
| Known for | the Westminster clock tower |
| Local time | 2:59 PM (UTC+01:00) |
| Best months | May, June, July and August |
| Climate | Temperate |
Neighboring attractions in London
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Getting to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · 14 mi
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · 24 mi
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) · 209 mi
- Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) · 216 mi
- Brighton · 47 mi · roughly 1.1 h driving
- Cambridge · 50 mi · roughly 1.1 h driving
- Oxford · 52 mi · roughly 1.2 h driving
- Stratford-upon-Avon · 83 mi · roughly 1.9 h driving
- Bath · 97 mi · roughly 2.2 h driving
- Birmingham · 101 mi · roughly 2.3 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Airports near Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | LHR | 14 mi | London |
| London Gatwick Airport | LGW | 24 mi | Sussex |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport | CDG | 209 mi | Paris |
| Amsterdam Schiphol Airport | AMS | 216 mi | Amsterdam |
| Paris Orly Airport | ORY | 221 mi | Paris |
| Dublin Airport | DUB | 291 mi | Dublin |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament is a tourist attraction in London. Its coordinates are 51.5007, -0.1246. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament right now?
It is currently 60°F (16°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 71% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament in?
Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 2:59 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 24 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 209 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament?
Popular options include River Thames, British Museum, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge and Snowdonia National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 23, 2026 at 2:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
