The district of Westminster boasts two of the capital's most famous and spectacular buildings: Westminster Abbey and the Palace of Westminster, whose clock tower, housing the massive 13-ton bell called Big Ben, is instantly identifiable as a symbol of London. The original palace was home to generations of royals until 1512. The House of Lords, also based at the palace, remained there, to be joined by the Commons in 1547, bringing the Houses of Parliament together in the location they still occupy today. The palace was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1834 and was rebuilt in magnificent Gothic Revival style over 30 years. The 14th Century Jewel Tower, which escaped the fire, now hosts an exhibition about Parliamentary history. Westminster Abbey dates back to 1066, although the present building, in all its stunning Gothic splendour, was begun in the mid-1200s. Some 17 monarchs are buried here. So, notably, are many of the literary giants commemorated in Poets' Corner. Westminster School, College Garden, Chapter House and Museum, and
St Margaret's Church, serving the House of Commons, are within the Abbey's precincts. Not far away, and also worth visiting, is the interactive exhibition at The Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms.
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Attraction
British Airways London Eye
Chapter House
Churchill War Rooms
City Cruises
Doctor Who London Tour
Harry Potter Walk Tour
Houses of Parliament Public Galleries
Jewel Tower
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Cathedral
Budget
Days Inn Westminister *book online*
Sheriff Inn *book online*
Sidney Hotel London-Victoria *book online*
University of Westminster Wigram House *book online*
Care Home
Charity
Arthritis Action
Greater London Fund for the Blind
Guy's and St Thomas' Charity
Rethink
WSPA - World Society for the Protection of Animals
Church
St Margaret's Church
Westminster Cathedral
Council
Performing Arts
London Philharmonic Orchestra
St Johns Theatre
Pub and Bar
Bank Westminster & Zander Bar
Buckingham Arms
Clarence
The Cinnamon Club
Restaurant
Allium
Aslan
Atrium
Ballroom at Carlton Tower Hotel
Bank Westminster & Zander Bar
Base One
Cabinet War Rooms
Cinnamon Club
Clarence
Drones of Pont Street
Galileo's
Getti
Gran Paradiso
Il Convivio
IoD - Institute of Directors
Mes'anges
Millbank Lounge
Quilon
Quirinale
Saharaween
Santini
Shepherds
Simply Nico
Sorriso
The Atrium
The Banqueting House
The Brasserie at One Great George Street
The Cinnamon Club
The Cinnamon Club
The London Showboat
School
Ark Atwood Primary Academy
Francis Holland School CG
Millbank Primary School
SouthbankWestminster
Westminster School
Westminster Under School
Self-Catering
Executive Roomspace - County Hall
London Westminster Apartments
Solicitor
Baxendale Walker Solicitors
Clarke Graeme
Fairmays
Singhania & Co
Taxi
Belgravia Cars
Westminster Cars
Westminster Cars
Theatre
Tour Guide
Doctor Who London Tour
Harry Potter Walk Tour
Small Car Big City
Venue
One Great George StreetThe Commonwealth Club
Shops
Parliamentary Bookshop
Boots
Rymans
Dennie
Places to Stay near Westminster
Sanctuary House (0.24 miles)
Charlotte Street Hotel (0.33 miles)
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Premier Inn London County Hall (0.36 miles)
Popular large hotel in the historic County Hall building. Fantastic Location. Located on the South Bank of the River Thames next to the BA London Eye.
The Premier Travel Inn County Hall boasts 313 bedrooms, a ... More
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London Marriott Hotel County Hall (0.36 miles)
Thistle Royal Horseguards (0.38 miles)
This landmark hotel takes centre stage in an area of London renowned for its glorious pageantry. Located in a quiet area of Whitehall, on the banks of the River Thames, opposite ... More
Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (0.47 miles)
Scheduled to open in early 2010 in plenty of time for the London Olympics, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London will occupy a dramatic position among the South Bank’s striking architecture ... More
City Inn Westminster (0.48 miles)
It is ideally located next to the Tate Britain and the ... More | visit website
Northumberland House (0.49 miles)
Located in the heart of London just off the south side of Trafalgar Square. Northumberland House is a magnificent Grade II listed building, and is a short step away from ... More
Citadines Apartments Trafalgar Square (0.50 miles)
A splendid classic building, very close to the Thames and Trafalgar Square, home of Nelson's Column. Your apart'hotel contains 187 fully equipped, air conditioned flats. Citadine Trafalgar Square is just one ... More
51 Buckingham Gate (0.50 miles)
More than just a five star hotel, 51 Buckingham Gate, Taj Suites and Residences, situated in the heart of Westminster, central London, comprises a total of 86 luxury suites and ... More
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