Where is westminster

Westminster is home to many of London's most iconic attractions, such as the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben.

Where is Westminster? Things to do in Westminster. Westminster attractions. View this post on Instagram. Gaze at world-class art at some of London's major galleries, including the National Gallery and Tate Britain. Spot major attractions based in the area such as Big Ben officially known as the Elizabeth Tower , ornate Westminster Cathedral and Trafalgar Square , home to the famous lion statues.

Explore Royal Parks and quiet spots. St James's Park is a Royal Park just a stone's throw from Buckingham Palace — visit at lunchtime to see the resident pelicans getting their daily feed. Continue your walk up through Green Park , which is the perfect spot to unwind with a book.

Or head to sprawling Hyde Park , where you can hire deckchairs in warmer months or see seasonal concerts. Near the Houses of Parliament, the riverside Victoria Tower Gardens are home to the striking Buxton Memorial marking the abolition of slavery.

Westminster restaurants, pubs and bars. There are plenty of traditional pubs to explore. Where to shop in and around Westminster. Big names include John Lewis, Selfridges and Primark. In the wider area, find more on-stage entertainment at venues across the West End, from comedy to must-see London theatre shows.

Or continue long into the evening in Soho , where the streets are lined with busy bars, clubs and late-night eateries. Westminster events for your diary. Find plenty of pomp, pageantry and culture at these top events in Westminster. Join fellow cyclists in free events as part of the Prudential RideLondon festival of cycling — with some events finishing along The Mall. Remember those lost in conflict during Remembrance Day each November, with a parade along Whitehall and services at Westminster Abbey.

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About Westminster Westminster is an ancient school in the heart of London, the only one still to occupy its original site, immediately next to Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. School Life Boarding Westminster has a long history as a boarding school and today we have a lively boarding community of approximately boys and girls.