This live camera points toward Big Ben from the east end of Westminster Bridge, looking west across the Thames. Use it to check central London weather, visibility, traffic, and activity around Parliament Square.

For nearby road views, browse the TfL JamCams London traffic camera list or open this area on the live London camera map.

Did you know that:

• Big Ben was renamed on June 2012 to Elizabeth Tower.
• The minute hands are 4.2 metres long (14ft) and weigh about 100kg (220lbs).
• Each dial of the clock is seven metres in diameter.
• Each number is approximately 60cm (23in) long.
• There are 312 pieces of glass in each clock dial.
• A special light above the clock is turned on when parliament is in session.
• Big Ben is more than 96 metres (105yrds) tall.