Westminster, London

Name: Westminster
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1796 among attractions in London

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Westminster is an area of Central London, part of the wider City of Westminster. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'58"N, 0°7'60"W

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

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Westminster – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Westminster Abbey, Churchill War Rooms, Parliament Square, St. James's Park.

~1340 ftE
Gothic church and site for coronations
Westminster Abbey, London
7 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...
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Churchill's WWII underground offices
Churchill War Rooms, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Churchill War Rooms offer a unique glimpse into the secret history of Britain's wartime government. This underground complex, located beneath the streets of Westminster, served as the secret command center from which Prime Minister...
~1510 ftNE
Square
Parliament Square, London
8 min walk • Parliament Square is a storied political and cultural landmark nestled in the heart of London, United Kingdom. This iconic square is bordered by some of the city's most significant buildings, including the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and the Supreme Court.
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Royal park hosting Trooping the Colour
St. James's Park, London
6 min walk • St. James's Park, a verdant oasis in the heart of London, United Kingdom, is the oldest of the capital's eight Royal Parks. Spanning 23 hectares, it provides a tranquil retreat from the urban bustle, with a stunning view of the London skyline and the iconic Buckingham...
~1490 ftE
, Church
St Margaret's, London
8 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...
~760 ftE
Church, Edwardian architecture, Event space
Methodist Central Hall, London
4 min walk • The Methodist Central Hall is a multi-purpose venue in the City of Westminster, London, serving primarily as a Methodist church and a conference centre. The building, which is a tourist attraction, also houses an art gallery, a restaurant, and an office building.
~1410 ftE
Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Nelson Mandela Statue, London
7 min walk • Nelson Mandela is a bronze sculpture in Parliament Square, London, of former President of South Africa and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela. Originally proposed to Mandela by Donald Woods in 2001, a fund was set up and led by Woods's wife and Lord Richard Attenborough after the death of Woods.
~940 ftE
Gothic Revival architecture, George Gilbert Scott, Monuments and statues
Westminster Scholars War Memorial, London
5 min walk • The Westminster Scholars War Memorial, also known as the Crimea and Indian Mutiny Memorial, is an 1861 memorial in London. It commemorates 19 former pupils of Westminster School who died in two wars: ten in the Crimean War of 1854-56, and nine in the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58.
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Church
Henry VII Chapel, London
8 min walk • The Henry VII Lady Chapel, now more often known just as the Henry VII Chapel, is a large Lady chapel at the far eastern end of Westminster Abbey, paid for by the will of King Henry VII. It is separated from the rest of the abbey by brass gates and a flight of stairs.
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Art Deco architecture
55 Broadway, London
1 min walk • 55 Broadway is a Grade I listed building close to St James's Park in London. Upon completion, it was the tallest office block in the city. In 1931 the building earned architect Charles Holden the RIBA London Architecture Medal. In 2020, it was announced that it will be converted to a luxury hotel.
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Monuments and statues
Bali Bombings Memorial, London
7 min walk • The Bali Bombings Memorial is a permanent memorial in central London to victims of the 2002 bombings in Bali, Indonesia. It was designed by Gary Breeze and the carving was undertaken by Martin Cook and Gary Breeze.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Westminster?

Nearby attractions include 55 Broadway, London (1 min walk), Guards Chapel, London (3 min walk), Suffragette Memorial, London (3 min walk), Birdcage Walk, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Westminster by public transport?

The nearest stations to Westminster:

Metro

Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (11 min walk)
Victoria • Lines: Circle, District, Victoria (13 min walk)

Ferry

Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (12 min walk)
London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (16 min walk)

Bus

Buckingham Palace Road / Bressenden Place • Lines: 38, N38 (13 min walk)
Victoria Station • Lines: 13, 16, 170, 185, 2, 36, 44, A6, C10, N136, N16, N2, N44 (14 min walk)

Train

London Victoria (15 min walk)
Charing Cross (18 min walk)