Big Ben

Located walking distance from Park Plaza London Waterloo, across the River Thames, the famous bell hangs in the Elizabeth tower at the northern end of the Houses of Parliament in Westminster. The tower itself was originally known as just the Clock Tower, but was renamed in September 2012 as a tribute to the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

However, visitors in London will not hear the Bell ring out every hour until 2021 when work on the clock will be finished. It will still be heard on special occasions such as New Year and Remembrance Day.