How to use the online timer
Following a tour through the Houses of Parliament means keeping your attention on the guide, the chambers and the stories around you rather than checking the clock. A countdown of one hundred and fifteen minutes can cover a substantial visit while leaving you free to listen, move with the group and take in the details of Westminster.
Inside Parliament, you may put your phone away or silence it while the tour continues. If you close the timer tab or the browser, the countdown may stop or fail to sound, depending on the browser and device settings. Leaving the tab open gives it a better chance of running while you concentrate on the tour; switching off the phone or fully closing the browser can interrupt it.
Coming out of Parliament on time still leaves the question of what happens before your next commitment. Treat the signal as the point for checking where the group is, then allow a little space for collecting belongings, passing through the exit and walking towards Westminster Underground station or a nearby bus stop. If the tour finishes early, that spare time can absorb queues or a slower walk without turning the next part of the day into a rush.
Common questions
Could a Parliament tour take longer or shorter than one hundred and fifteen minutes?
Yes. Security checks, group movement and access to particular rooms can affect the timing, while a quieter visit may finish sooner. The guide’s route and events taking place in the building can also change the pace.
What should I do if the Parliament tour finishes before or after the countdown?
If it ends early, keep the remaining time as a buffer for leaving the building and reaching your next stop. If it runs late, silence the signal without disrupting the guide and revise your onward timing once the group has reached a suitable stopping point.
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