Big Ben Coloring Pages
Explore London's most famous landmark with these 23 Big Ben coloring pages. You will find simple outlines for young children and detailed architectural drawings of the clock tower for older students and adults.
Big Ben Coloring Pages
Focus on the iconic clock face and the tall spire of the Elizabeth Tower against the sky.
Big Ben Along the River Thames
See the tower from the water as boats and rowing teams pass along the Thames.
Big Ben with Classic Street Scenes
Color the landmark alongside classic red telephone booths, double-decker buses, and rainy sidewalks.
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Big Ben Worksheets
6 printable big ben worksheets with answer keys, from tracing first words in Pre-K to labeling and writing in grades 3–4. Every PDF has the worksheet, the answer key and a colored example. You can change the title and the words before printing.
Download all 6 worksheets as one PDF with answer keysStructure of the Big Ben Clock Tower in 3 levels
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The Architecture of the Elizabeth Tower
When people say Big Ben, they are usually talking about the entire clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. However, the official name of the structure is the Elizabeth Tower, while Big Ben is actually the massive Great Bell inside that strikes the hour. These coloring pages capture the intricate Gothic Revival architecture of the building. Older kids and adults can practice shading the detailed stonework, the pointed spires, and the four massive clock faces. You can use a fine-tip pen or sharp colored pencils to trace the Roman numerals on the dials.
Coloring Classic London Scenes
Many of the pictures in our street scenes section include familiar symbols of the British capital. You can use bright, bold reds for the double-decker buses and traditional telephone booths to make them stand out against the gray stone of the historic buildings. For the backgrounds, try blending soft blues, grays, and purples to create a typical overcast sky or a rainy afternoon in the city. Adding reflections on the wet pavement or the surface of the water helps bring the scenes to life and adds depth to your artwork.
Educational Uses for the Classroom
Teachers and homeschooling parents can easily incorporate these printables into geography or history lessons about Europe. The simpler, bold outlines work well for early elementary students who are just starting to learn about famous world landmarks. The more complex architectural drawings suit middle school projects or art classes focusing on perspective and building design.
- Use the close-up clock face pages to practice telling time and reading Roman numerals with younger students.
- Discuss the historical importance of the River Thames as a major trade and transportation route while coloring the riverboat and rowing team scenes.
- Compare the tower's height and building materials with other famous monuments like the Statue of Liberty or the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
- Talk about the mechanics of large pendulum clocks and how the tower is maintained today.
Drawing and Sketching Practice
For kids who want to learn how to draw the tower themselves, the simpler coloring pages serve as excellent reference guides. By studying the basic shapes—a tall rectangle for the main shaft, a square for the clock section, and a triangle for the roof—students can break down the complex structure into manageable parts. The pages featuring children sketching the tower from a window or park bench can also inspire young artists to take their sketchbooks outside and draw buildings in their own town.
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How can kids learn to draw Big Ben?
Kids can start by drawing a tall, thin rectangle for the main tower and adding a square on top for the clock face. Finish the basic outline with a pointed triangle for the roof, then add details like the clock hands, Roman numerals, and vertical lines for the stone texture.