Most notably the home of the Houses of Parliament, and where the iconic bells of Big Ben ring out to let London know what time it is. This is a great area for pounding the pavement, and soaking in some of the city’s history, with other landmarks including Westminster Abbey, The Cabinet War Rooms and Buckingham Palace. There are green spaces too, It’s also home to the beautiful St James’s Park, and the tree-lined The Mall. Take a detour here, and you’ll find the ICA (Institute of Contemporary Arts) which celebrates radical art and culture, nestled in the heart of the establishment.
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Westminster Attractions
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Houses of Parliament
A neo-gothic palace complex which is home to both the House of Commons and the House of Lords. …
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St. James’s Park
A royal park in the middle of Westminster with a lake, lots of grass, mature trees, and armies …
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Trafalgar Square
One of London's most famous tourist spots, this square was named in celebration of Nelson's …
Events in Westminster
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Diwali on the Square 2025
The London Diwali festival at Trafalgar Square attracts approximately 35,000 people each year to celebrate this uplifting and inclusive Hindu, Sikh and Jain festival of light. Following the …
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Watch the Pelicans Being Fed in St James’s Park
Pelicans have been resident in St James’s Park since the first birds were gifted by the Russian Ambassador in 1664. The pelicans are free to roam but tend to stay near the lake; sociable …
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Christmas Carols in Trafalgar Square
Carol singing is coming back to Trafalgar Square this Christmas! There will be more than 40 carol groups gathering for an hour at a time under the big Christmas tree to fill you with festive …
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Hyde Park Winter Wonderland 2025
For traditional festive feels, head to Hyde Park for their Winter Wonderland celebration. With everything from a fairground, ice slide and ice skating to a Christmas market and festive bars, …
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Candlelight: Hans Zimmer’s Best Works
Win at weekends: discover the magic of Hans Zimmer’s best works, played by a string quartet, surrounded by the soothing glow of candlelight. Yep, that’ll do it. Programme: Time from …
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St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival 2026
For guaranteed fun and a good-natured party vibe follow the St Patrick’s Day Parade, complete with floats, marching bands and dance troupes. The route starts at Hyde Park Corner, passing …
Eating & Drinking in Westminster
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London Gin Festivals & Cruises 2022
We’ve rounded up five of the best gin festivals, local craft gin events and gin cruises to celebrate London’s favourite …
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Hidden London Part 2: Secret Bars and Hideaways
Our exploring Hidden London series takes a look at more local favourites. Here are a few of our top concealed venues, …
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Budget Breakfasts in London for Meat-Eaters, Vegetarians and Vegans Too
No need to accept soggy toast and greasy offerings just because you’re dining on the cheap. We’ve rounded up some of …
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The Best History Walking Tours in London
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Top London Events – January
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