Millbank Tower, London

Name: Millbank Tower
Address: London, United Kingdom

#1456 among attractions in London

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Millbank Tower is a 119-metre high skyscraper in the City of Westminster at Millbank, by the River Thames in London. The tower was constructed in 1963, and has been home to many high-profile political organisations, including the Labour and Conservative parties, and the United Nations. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°29'30"N, 0°7'33"W

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City of Westminster (Millbank)London United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Tate Britain, Garden Museum, Victoria Tower Gardens, Jewel Tower.

~510 ftSW
Museum, Art museum
Tate Britain, London
3 min walk • Tate Britain is a venerable institution nestled in the heart of London, proudly positioned on the banks of the River Thames. Renowned for housing an extensive collection of British art, the museum is a key destination for art enthusiasts and historians alike.
~1740 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Garden Museum, London
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Garden Museum offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city streets and a unique journey through the history and culture of gardening. Housed in the deconsecrated church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, this charming museum is adjacent...
~1810 ftN
Park, Garden
Victoria Tower Gardens, London
9 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...
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Jewel Tower, London
12 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.
~1500 ftSW
Bridge
Vauxhall Bridge, London
8 min walk • Vauxhall Bridge is a Grade II* listed steel and granite deck arch bridge in central London. It crosses the River Thames in a southeast–northwest direction between Vauxhall on the south bank and Pimlico on the north bank.
~1940 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Museum, Vernacular architecture
Lambeth Palace, London
10 min walk • Lambeth Palace is the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury. It is situated in north Lambeth, London, on the south bank of the River Thames, 400 yards south-east of the Palace of Westminster, which houses the Houses of Parliament, on the opposite bank.
~1200 ftNE
Bridge, Reginald Blomfield
Lambeth Bridge, London
6 min walk • Lambeth Bridge is a road traffic and footbridge crossing the River Thames in an east–west direction in central London. The river flows north at the crossing point.
~980 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Locking Piece, London
5 min walk • Locking Piece is a sculpture by Henry Moore. It comprises two interlocking forms holding a third element between them, on a bronze base. It is usually mounted on a separate plinth. The sculpture was created in 1962–1964, and bronze casts were made in 1964–1967.
0.4 miS
Postmodern architecture
SIS Building, London
11 min walk • The SIS Building or MI6 Building at Vauxhall Cross houses the headquarters of the Secret Intelligence Service, the United Kingdom's foreign intelligence agency.
~1590 ftSE
Park
Vauxhall Gardens, London
8 min walk • Vauxhall Gardens is a public park in Kennington in the London Borough of Lambeth, England, on the south bank of the River Thames.
0.4 miW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St James the Less, London
11 min walk • St James the Less is a Church of England Parish Church in Pimlico, Westminster, built in 1858–61 by George Edmund Street in the Gothic Revival style. A grade I listed building, it has been described as "one of the finest Gothic Revival churches anywhere".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Millbank Tower?

Nearby attractions include Altitude London, London (1 min walk), Tate Britain, London (3 min walk), Thames House, London (4 min walk), Millbank, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Millbank Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Millbank Tower:

Ferry

Millbank Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb2 (2 min walk)
St. George Wharf • Lines: Rb2 (10 min walk)

Metro

Vauxhall • Lines: Victoria (11 min walk)
Pimlico • Lines: Victoria (12 min walk)

Train

Vauxhall (11 min walk)
London Victoria (22 min walk)

Bus

Vauxhall Bus Station (12 min walk)
St George Wharf Pier • Lines: 156, 344, 436 (14 min walk)