UK Houses of Parliament
UK Houses of Parliament
Whether it be to understand the process of law making, how a general election works, what your MP does, or simply to visit the historic and beautiful Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin-designed Palace of Westminster, the Education team have a vast array of opportunities and resources to offer you.
Visit Parliament
Your school can visit Parliament to discover more about its history, law-making, elections and procedures.
Parliamentary Education Centre
July 2015 saw the launch of Parliament’s brand new Education Centre, complete with Parliament-themed learning spaces, a lunch room and our exciting new Discovery space which immerses students in the Story of Parliament through 360° projection and sound technology.
Tours
There are many tours and experiences available, here are just some:
Crown and Parliament tour and workshop
Debating in Parliament tour and workshop
Please bear in mind schools bookings are strictly on a first come first served basis once booking opens for the academic year. Please keep an eye on our website and twitter feed @UKParlEducation for details each September. We can only take requests via telephone, not e-mail. Make sure you know what to expect beforehand by reading our information for bookings day.
Visit the website to find out more about visiting parliament (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), touring the House of Commons and the House of Lords and the support on offer to teachers of students from Key Stage 2 and up.
Outreach
We know not every school in the UK can visit Westminster and the Houses of Parliament. Here are some of the ways to bring Parliament, citizenship and political literacy into your classroom.
Competitions and Awards
Parliament's Education Service runs a range of competitions to engage your students with Parliament and politics, and to reward excellence in school councils. Prizes for winning schools can include a day at the Houses of Parliament.
School Workshops
The Education Outreach team helps to inspire and engage your students in their political literacy lessons by running workshops in schools around the country. Every session is led by our friendly, experienced team of Education Outreach officers, who have a range of specialist knowledge.
Find out more and arrange a visit
Regional Events
Regional events take place in different parts of the UK and bring learning about Parliament to your local area. Several take place over the course of the school year, focusing on different age groups and different parts of the country.
Theatre in Education workshops
A Theatre in Education performance with workshops for years 5 and 6 students - open to East Anglia primary schools only.
There is lots more on offer to students of all ages too. Sign up to Parliament's Education YouTube Channel here.
