Is Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) under scaffolding or closed?

Is Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) under scaffolding?

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Yes, it should look like the photo.

Fully clear since the 2017 to 2022 restoration, which won a 2026 European Heritage Award.

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower), London: the classic view — The photo you are hoping for: the classic view (taken 2026), not a current photo. Christian David, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Current status

Status: Clear
Last checked: 2 Nov 2026
Source: European Heritage Awards

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