Westminster Hall
Westminster Hall is the oldest building on the Parliamentary estate. What makes it such an astonishing building is not simply its great size and the magnificence of its roof, but its central role in British history. In and around the Hall, grew up the major institutions of the British state: Parliament, the law courts and various government offices.
Closely involved in the life of the nation since the 11th century, a journey through the Hall's past is a journey through 900 fascinating years of our history.
Architecture
The architecture of Westminster Hall has evolved over 900 years
Government and administration
Find out how Westminster Hall acted as the legal and administrative centre of the kingdom for several centuries
Events and other uses
Westminster Hall has been used for a fascinating variety of ceremonies and events since its construction in 1097
Key dates
Find out more about the important moments in the history of Westminster Hall
Contemporary context
Learn more about the present-day uses of Westminster Hall
Further your research
Reference material for more in-depth research
From the Parliamentary Collections
Explore the Parliamentary Collections for documents and images about Westminster Hall