Enfield Clubhouse

Before our tour we walked through Green Park, enjoying the various types of flora and fauna.

On our way to St.James Park for a spot of lunch we knocked on the door of Her Majesty's residence Buckingham Palace but we were met by a police attache with machine guns!

After lunch we walked past Westminster Abbey.

Before starting our official tour we had the opportunity to see the  "Parliament Past and Present" Exhibition housed in the Jewel Tower opposite the Palace which was accessed by a very narrow spiral staircase.

Finally, here we are outside the entrance of the Palace of Westminster eagerly awaiting our guided tour.

Before we were allowed to enter the Palace we had to endure a 'airport' like security check, where we had to place all items in our pockets in a metal tray which was passed through a x-ray scanner machine and we also had to pass throuch a special x-ray scanner door. Luckily we all passed without any unusual bleeps!

We were shown around the Palace by a very charming lady Elizabeth Johnson who gave a very informative and enlightening guided tour which took in both the House of Lords and House of Commons.  

From this point we were not allowed to take any photos or videos inside the Palace.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our member Diane for organising this trip.