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About Westminster

The city of Westminster has always been known as the home of Court and Government. It lies at the heart of the capital and shows a range of buildings whose beauty and history remains unrivalled in the whole of Europe. Here, all within a stone's throw of each other are some of England's finest treasure houses. The Houses of Parliament are on the site of the Palace of Westminster, former Royal home of Kings and Queens of England from the 11th-century until early in the 16th-century. Wren's waterside Hospital can be seen and there are other, smaller buildings of interest such as the Blewcoat School in Caxton Street. Richly decorated St.Paul's Cathedral make an impressive sight amidst the towering modern office blocks that infill every spare patch of ground. Horse Guards parade, setting for the ceremonial Trooping of the Colour, has magnificent buildings dating from around 1760, while in Whitehall there is the outstandingly beautiful Banqueting House renowned for its fabulous 110ft long, 55ft wide and 55ft high Double-cube room with magnificent ceiling, painted by Peter Paul Rubens, for Charles I in 1635.

Of all the jewels in the City of Westminster, none shines more brightly than Westminster Abbey, stunning setting for the coronation of almost every English monarch since William the Conqueror was crowned there in 1066. Mystical and magical, of flowing graceful proportions, the abbey is a glorious historical treasure chest with so many reminders of its noble past that it is, at a glance, simply overwhelming. Lavish decoration is everywhere. Henry VII's Chapel, where Henry and his queen lie together in a great tomb, in almost isolated splendour beneath a beautiful, intricate fan vaulted roof is quite breathtaking. The chapel has numerous statues and, like the rest of the building is blessed with a hallowed atmosphere of cool serenity born of standing silent witness to centuries of pomp and circumstance of which there is no equal, and which gives the abbey its richly deserved 'Royal' status.

Westminster has always been the scene of high society. The London homes of landed gentry, politicians, the great and the good can be found within its boundaries. Apart from other illustrious addresses, perhaps Westminster's best known address is 10, Downing Street, home of the British Prime Minister.

No one can visit Westminster without catching sight of the great river whose waters flow beneath historic Westminster Bridge linking the City of Westminster to the City of London, financial hub of England. The River Thames is England's major outlet to the sea. For centuries it has been the life blood off London and Westminster. The Thames is the very reason why the capital is where it is.

An exploration of Westminster will reveal many hidden gems, it will provide you with a rewarding, unforgettable experience and leave you with an overwhelming feeling that for just a little while, you have truly walked with history. Just as you will find great houses, you will also find historic pubs, attractive restaurants, interesting museums, boutiques, shops and glamorous theatres. And, when your feet tire of the pavements, then take to that 'modern day' phenomena - The London Eye which gives a 'birds eye view' of both London City and the great City of Westminster.

Planning a visit? Please see below for other recommended towns, attractions and recommended hotels nearby.

Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Westminster

Westminster Abbey	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)	Pictures
Westminster Cathedral	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)	Pictures
The Royal Mews	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)	Pictures
Big Ben	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)	Pictures
Queen Victoria Memorial	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)	Pictures
Houses of Parliament	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)	Pictures
St James's Palace	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)	Pictures
The London Battle of Britain Memorial	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)	Pictures
Green Park	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)	Pictures
Buckingham Palace	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)	Pictures
London RAF Memorial	(0.6 miles, 0.9 km)	Pictures
Admiralty Arch	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
Tate Britain	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)	Pictures
London Eye	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)	Pictures
London Aquarium	(0.7 miles, 1.1 km)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Westminster

Piccadilly, in the county of Greater London (0.7 miles, 1.1 km)
One of the Capital's most noted places, Piccadilly sweeps uphill with handsome houses on one side and Green Park on the other.
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London, a Historic City in the county of Greater London (0.8 miles, 1.2 km)
London is one of the World's most exciting, cultural destinations where visitors can walk with history whilst enjoying all that...
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Mayfair, in the county of Greater London (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
Mayfair has it all, it is the haunt of the rich and famous, with elegant houses and apartment buildings that are the sole province of the wealthy.
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Marylebone, in the county of Greater London (1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction NW)
Marylebone is one of London's more affluent area's, it is home mostly to the well to do, and yet only a couple of centuries ago a large workhouse was built here to give shelter to the poor and homeless, often foundlings were discovered on the workhouse doorstep.
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St Pancras, in the county of Greater London (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction N)
The name of the area is taken from the boy martyred in AD 304. Pancras was the orphaned Christian son of a Phrygian nobleman who was brought up at the court of the Emperor in Rome.
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Chelsea, in the county of Greater London (2.0 miles, 3.2 km, direction SW)
Chelsea is a district in London which in recent times gained fame as the 'home' of the 'swinging sixties' . The swinging sixties was defined on the Kings Road, which runs the length of the area and both the Beatles and the Rolling Stones lived here at one time.
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Kensington, in the county of Greater London (2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction W)
The attractive Royal borough of Kensington has many special places. Most prominent is Kensington Palace, birthplace of Queen Victoria.
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Camden Town, in the county of Greater London (2.8 miles, 4.6 km, direction N)
Camden town is a vibrant cosmopolitan region of London.
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Notting Hill, in the county of Greater London (3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction W)
This area of London is known throughout the world as the scene of London's biggest annual street party.
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Fulham, in the county of Greater London (3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW)
It is the home to both Fulham Football Club and Chelsea, both play at Premiership level, thus some of the football's most talented and highly paid stars can often be spotted strolling along Fulham's streets.
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Hammersmith, in the county of Greater London (4.0 miles, 6.4 km, direction W)
Hammersmith developed around the River Thames, which is crossed via a graceful suspension bridge designed by Sir Joseph Bazalgette.
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Stoke Newington, in the county of Greater London (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)
Stoke Newington offers visitors a diverse cultural experience, it has restaurants of all types of cuisine, plenty of pubs, clubs, shops and markets, and is sufficiently close to all the historic attractions at the heart of the City of London.
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Stamford Hill, in the county of Greater London (5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction NE)
Stamford Hill lies in the north of the London Borough of Hackney. It is a popular residential area, and home to one of Europes' largest Orthodox Jewish communities.
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Greenwich, in the county of Greater London (5.7 miles, 9.2 km, direction E)
The might of british sea-power and the historic town of Greenwich are inseparable. Two famous English sea-faring vessels are here, one is the Cutty Sark, a famous old clipper that shipped tea from China in the 19th-century, and the other, from the 20th-century is Gypsy Moth 1V, sailed round the world by Sir Francis Chichester.
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Kew, in the county of Greater London (6.7 miles, 10.8 km, direction W)
Kew is just downstream from the delights of Richmond, and is best known for the Royal Botanic Gardens, or as they are more popularly known 'Kew Gardens'.
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Nearby travel help

St. James's Park Tube Station	(0.1 miles, 0.1 km)
Westminster Tube Station	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Victoria Station	(0.5 miles, 0.7 km)
Charing Cross Station	(0.8 miles, 1.2 km)
M1 Junction 1	(6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction NW)
M4 Junction 1	(6.5 miles, 10.4 km, direction W)
London City Airport	(8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction E)
London Heathrow Airport	(13.8 miles, 22.1 km, direction W)

Hotels & Accommodation in Westminster

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Westminster center
Jolly St. Ermin's Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The Sanctuary House Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
Crowne Plaza London St James	(0.2 miles, 0.2 km)
Rubens At The Palace	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)
Park Plaza Victoria London	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
New England Hotel - London, Victoria	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Thistle Westminster	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Hesperia Hotel Victoria	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
The Goring	(0.5 miles, 0.8 km)
Dukes Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
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