At London's New Year's Eve celebrations, Big Ben is the famous clock tower commonly shown at midnight.
Big Ben is the nickname for the great bell inside the Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. In everyday speech, people often use “Big Ben” to mean the entire tower, but the name technically belongs to the bell. The tower itself was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012.
The clock's midnight chimes are broadcast as London enters the new year. They provide an audible time signal alongside the fireworks launched near the London Eye and the River Thames. Television coverage frequently combines the clock face, the crowds, and the illuminated skyline.
The Great Bell first struck in 1859. The clock tower has undergone restoration and maintenance several times, so its chimes have occasionally been silent or relayed during major works. Its cultural role in New Year's broadcasts remains distinct from the fireworks display itself.