Attractions in Westminster and Victoria

Palace of Westminster, Westminster, Central London SW1A 0AA

Big Ben is one of London's most famous landmarks. The name Big Ben is actually the name of the bell and is a spectacular sight at night when the clock faces are lit up. Not open to the general public.

Buckingham Palace, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 1AA
Tel +44 (0)20 7766 7324.   

Buckingham Palace is The Queen's official residence and was built in 1702. The State Rooms are open to visitors during August and September. Changing the Guard takes place on the forecourt on pre-arranged dates.

Clive Steps, King Charles Street , Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 2AQ
Tel +44 (0)20 7930 6961  

The Cabinet War Rooms are where Winston Churchill directed World War II, with the original maps still on the walls and telephones on the desks. The Museum has an interactive timeline, with facts and tales.

Westminster, Central London SW1A 2AB

Downing Street or "Number 10" as its often called, is a most famous address; the official residence of the Prime Minister. It's a few minutes walk from the Houses of Parliament, between Whitehall and St James's Park.

8 Grosvenor Place, West End, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1X 7SH
Tel +44 (0)20 7235 0303  

European Academy for the Arts & Accademia Italiana is an art gallery, lecture and concert venue devoted to the promotion of European art, music and literature through exhibitions and events. Check for entrance time/costs.

Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1E 6HQ
Tel +44 (0)20 7414 3228  

The Guards Chapel was bombed in 1944 and re-built in 1963. The Portico which sheltered the Bishop survived and forms part of the re-built structure. There are displays of memorial books, colours and standards.

Wellington Barracks, Birdcage Walk, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1E 6HQ
Tel +44 (0)20 7414 3428  

The Museum houses interesting artifacts belonging to the five regiments of Her Majesty's Foot Guards including exhibits of Uniforms, Colours, pictures, silver, weapons and medals of the men who served in the regiments.

Whitehall, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 2AX
Tel +44 (0)20 7414 2357  

Horse Guards is the official entrance to St James's and Buckingham Palace and guarded by The Queen's Life Guard. The Guard Changing Ceremony takes place each weekday at 11am and at 10am on Sundays.

Westminster, Central London SW1A 0AA
Tel +44 (0)20 7219 3000  

The Houses of Parliament are one of London's most famous landmarks and still officially a royal palace. Visitors can admire the architecture, attend a debate and during the Summer Opening, buy tour tickets.

Abingdon Street, Westminster, Central London SW1P 3JY
Tel +44 (0)20 7222 2219  

The Jewel Tower was built in 1365 and used by King Edward III to store his treasures and wardrobe. You can see a 14th century ribbed vault and remains of the moat and medieval quay

Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 1AA
Tel +44 (0)20 7766 7321  

The Royal Mews displays State vehicles, most of which are still in use. These include the Gold State Coach and carriages used for Royal occasions. Also a State motor vehicle is usually on display.

27 St James's Place, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 1NR
Tel +44 (0)20 7499 8620  

Spencer House, once ancestral home of Diana, Princess of Wales, has been restored to reflect its former 18th century splendour and is open to the public for guided tours on Sundays (except Jan & Aug).

St James's Park, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 2BJ
Tel +44 (0)20 7930 1793  

St James's Park is the oldest and most popular of the Royal Parks. The park has a children's playground deck chairs, a lake with two islands with wild breeds of beautiful ducks and bird life.

Millbank, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1P 4RG
Tel +44 (0)20 7887 8888  

Tate Britain exhibits a large collection of historic and contemporary British art including works by Constable, Gainsborough and Turner. It has a programme of free guided tours, talks and films each day of the week

Buckingham Palace Road, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1A 1AA
Tel +44 (0)20 7766 7301  

The Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace houses exhibitions from the Royal Collection; one of the finest art collections in the world of art and treasures held in trust by The Queen for the Nation.

Victoria Street, Westminster & Victoria, Central London SW1P 1QW
Tel +44 (0)20 7798 9055  

Westminster Cathedral was built in Byzantine style with an extraordinary facade of towers, balconies and domes. It is home to many distinguished works of art including mosaics and the Stations of the Cross.