The Houses of Parliament may or may not be on fire by the time you visit, such is the erratic nature of British politics at the moment, although it wouldn’t be the first time that flames have engulfed this magnificent complex. It is here that the levers of British democracy churn away, as the country’s MPs sit and debate whatever it is that is on the minute sheet for this day. Self-guided tours are available, although the immensely detailed guided tour should definitely be considered.