Old Palace Yard, London
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Old Palace Yard is a paved open space in the City of Westminster in Central London, England. It lies between the Palace of Westminster to its north and east and Westminster Abbey to its west. It is known as the site of executions, including those of Sir Walter Raleigh, Guy Fawkes and other conspirators of the Gunpowder Plot, and James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, following the Battle of Preston. ()
Coordinates: 51°29'57"N, 0°7'32"W
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City of Westminster (St. James's)London
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Day trips
Old Palace Yard – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Palace of Westminster, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Old Palace Yard?
Nearby attractions include Richard Coeur de Lion Statue, London (1 min walk), Speaker's House, London (1 min walk), Palace of Westminster, London (2 min walk), Members' Lobby, London (2 min walk).
How to get to Old Palace Yard by public transport?
The nearest stations to Old Palace Yard:
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Metro
- Westminster • Lines: Circle, District, Jubilee (4 min walk)
- Embankment • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Northern (15 min walk)
Ferry
- Westminster Pier • Lines: Blue Tour, Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (6 min walk)
- London Eye - Waterloo Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (10 min walk)
Train
- Charing Cross (15 min walk)
- London Waterloo (16 min walk)
Bus
- Waterloo Station / Mepham Street • Lines: 243 (16 min walk)
- Trafalgar Square / Charing Cross Station • Lines: N26 (17 min walk)