Tours of Parliament Buildings

Guided tours of Parliament Buildings are available on weekdays from 10.00am to 4.00pm for invited guests of Members or Officers of the Northern Ireland Assembly.

With the exception of Bank Holidays and Christmas Recess, tours may also take place from 4.00pm to 9.00pm, Monday to Thursday and on Saturday from 10.00am to 9.00pm provided they are accompanied by hospitality.

Should you require further information on arranging tours or functions in Parliament Buildings please contact the Events Co ordination Office of the Northern Ireland Assembly on:

Tel: (028) 9052 1362
Tel: (028) 9052 1948
Tel: (028) 9052 1975

or by emailing the Events Co ordinantion Office at eventsoffice@niassembly.gov.uk

Access Information

Parliament Buildings is open to the public between 9.00am and 4.00pm Monday to Friday. Members of the public can watch Plenary Sittings from the Public Gallery on Mondays from 12 noon and Tuesdays from 10.30am. There is pedestrian access to the Stormont Estate between 07.30 and 18.00 daily, with later closing times in the summer months.

Regular Citybus services are available to and from the Stormont Estate, Monday to Friday.

Special Requirements:

• Parliament Buildings has disabled parking in the Upper East Carparks by prior arrangement. Call +44 (028) 90521921.
• Wheelchair users can access the building at the East Door.
• Induction loops for people with hearing difficulties are installed in public areas.

Educational Visits to Parliament Buildings

Educational Visits to Parliament Buildings are available Monday to Friday for schools and other groups wanting to learn about the Northern Ireland Assembly. An educational visit involves a presentation by an Education Officer and a tour of Parliament Buildings. It may also include one or more of the following:

• an activity session, eg mock election;
• a Q & A session with MLAs;
• a talk by Assembly staff, eg a Committee Clerk.

For further information, or to book an educational visit, please contact the Education Service, by telephone, on 90521183 or 90418332, or by email at education.service@niassembly.gov.uk. Further information about educational visits is also available on the Education Website at http://education.niassembly.gov.uk.