Big Ben is the London landmark whose clock is televised striking midnight on New Year's Eve. Strictly speaking, Big Ben is the nickname of the Great Bell inside the Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster.
The clock’s chimes provide the traditional audio signal for the start of the new year in the United Kingdom. London’s celebration also features a large fireworks display along the River Thames, with the London Eye often serving as a prominent visual feature.
A common mistake is to call the entire tower Big Ben. The tower was renamed the Elizabeth Tower in 2012, while Big Ben remains the name of the bell. Television coverage often combines the clock chimes with views of fireworks and crowds around central London.