Political things to do around London?

[Rivermonsters]

I’m off to London for 2 days on Friday, I’m a big fan of politics and apart from BJs house, is there anything else that I may like around London? Thanks in advance

Tour of Parliament. You can email your MP’s office and say you’re a constituent and can they organise you a tour.

Speaker’s corner in Hyde Park.

I don't think you can visit BJs house - too much security at no 10.

It's quite easy to get into the Houses of Parliament /Westminster though, there are quite often events you can get invited to. Even if you don't go inside there are usually protesters hanging around outside and an interesting vibe.

Agree - House of Commons/House of Lords. You can usually listen to debates (I vividly remember one in the Lords on fishing rights).

@Tulipomania haha, by BJs house I meant the gates where the police are. Thank you for ur comment! X

Cabinet war rooms

Old Bailey/Supreme Court

www.iwm.org.uk/visits/churchill-war-rooms/whats-here

@BowerOfBramble

Tour of Parliament. You can email your MP’s office and say you’re a constituent and can they organise you a tour.

Speaker’s corner in Hyde Park.

You have to contact your MP for the tour months in advance. (That’s if they even bother to get back to you - can you tell I’m bitter cos mine never did 😂) And God only knows what the current Covid restrictions are.

I was going to suggest Churchill’s War Rooms (I see someone else already has)

Imperial War Museum must have some political things. If it not specifically political it’s very interesting.

Thank you for the suggestions everyone! MN always help xx

Watching a trial at the Old Bailey can be fascinating. It's in two bits and the old Old Bailey still looks like a TV set. We found the person in charge inside was really helpful recommending which court we might find interesting.

But, be warned, you absolutely can't take a mobile in with you. In any circumstances. Some of the local shops will hold it for you for a few £.

Highgate Cemetery tour, Guildhall, House of Commons viewing platform (only need ticket for PMQs), Royal Courts of Justice Tour.

Lots of amazing buildings some times do tours - FCO is absolutely epic inside and probably my favourite.