Victoria Tower, London

Name: Victoria Tower
Address: London, United Kingdom

#906 among attractions in London

Gothic Revival architecture, Tower

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The Victoria Tower is a square tower at the south-west end of the Palace of Westminster in London, adjacent to Black Rod's Garden on the west and Old Palace Yard on the east. At 98.5 metres, it is slightly taller than the Elizabeth Tower at the north end of the Palace. At the time of its construction it was the tallest square tower in the world. It was designed by Charles Barry in the Perpendicular Gothic style and was completed in 1860. It houses the Parliamentary Archives in archive conditions meeting the BS 5454 standard, on 12 floors. All 14 floors of the building were originally linked via a single wrought-iron Victorian staircase of 553 steps, of which five floors survive. The steps are made of granite quarried from Cairngall in today's Aberdeenshire. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1860 (164 years ago)Architectural style: English gothicHeight: 323 ftCoordinates: 51°29'54"N, 0°7'32"W

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City of Westminster (St. James's)London United Kingdom

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Victoria Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, St Margaret's.

~420 ftNE
Iconic home of UK parliament
Palace of Westminster, London
3 min walk • The Palace of Westminster, with its iconic clock tower known as Big Ben, stands as a monumental piece of Gothic Revival architecture on the banks of the River Thames in London, United Kingdom. This palatial complex is not only a tourist attraction but also the meeting...
~900 ftN
London's iconic national timepiece
Big Ben, London
5 min walk • Big Ben, an iconic landmark of London, stands as a towering sentinel at the north end of the Palace of Westminster. This renowned clock tower, officially named the Elizabeth Tower in 2012 to honor Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee, is often mistakenly referred to as...
~590 ftNW
Gothic church and site for coronations
Westminster Abbey, London
3 min walk • Westminster Abbey is an iconic feature of London's historic and cultural landscape, a church that has stood for over a millennium as a place of worship and a stage for the nation's most significant ceremonies. Located just to the west of the Palace of Westminster, this...
~620 ftNW
, Church
St Margaret's, London
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Westminster, St Margaret's Church is an often-overlooked gem amid the more famous landmarks of London, England. This Anglican parish church, situated on the grounds of Westminster Abbey, serves as a spiritual haven for members of the House of...
~970 ftN
Church, Monuments and statues
Statue of Winston Churchill, London
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~600 ftS
Park, Garden
Victoria Tower Gardens, London
3 min walk • Nestled on the north bank of the River Thames, Victoria Tower Gardens offers a serene respite from the bustling city of London. This verdant park, adjacent to the Houses of Parliament and the iconic Victoria Tower, provides an idyllic setting for both tourists...
~220 ftW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jewel Tower, London
2 min walk • The Jewel Tower is a 14th-century surviving element of the Palace of Westminster, in London, England. It was built between 1365 and 1366, under the direction of William of Sleaford and Henry de Yevele, to house the personal treasure of King Edward III.
~600 ftNE
Palace, Bars and clubs
Strangers' Bar, London
3 min walk • The Strangers' Bar is one of several bars in the Palace of Westminster, the home of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. It is open to Members of Parliament and officers of Parliament, their guests, and members of parliamentary staff.
~860 ftNW
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Nelson Mandela Statue, London
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~800 ftN
Park
New Palace Yard, London
4 min walk • New Palace Yard is a yard northwest of the Palace of Westminster in Westminster, London, England. It is part of the grounds not open to the public.
~290 ftN
Monuments and statues
Richard Coeur de Lion Statue, London
2 min walk • Richard Coeur de Lion is a Grade II listed equestrian statue of the 12th-century English monarch Richard I, also known as Richard the Lionheart, who reigned from 1189 to 1199.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Victoria Tower?

Nearby attractions include Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst Memorial, London (1 min walk), College Green, London (1 min walk), Jewel Tower, London (2 min walk), Richard Coeur de Lion Statue, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Victoria Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Victoria Tower:

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (6 min walk)
Lambeth North • Lines: Bakerloo (15 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (7 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (11 min walk)

Train

London Waterloo (17 min walk)
Charing Cross (17 min walk)

Bus

Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (17 min walk)
Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (18 min walk)