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Westminster Area Guide

A locals' guide to Westminster

Where do Westminster locals go?

Why not explore the nearby areas of
westminster,
pimlico,
vauxhall,
victoria,
kennington,
west end,
nine elms,
covent garden,
elephant and castle,
and mayfair

Did you know?

"The "Great Clock" of Big Ben was slowed down by four and a half minutes in 1949, after a flock of starlings perched on the minute hand."
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When you think of the history and pageantry that has happened at Westminster Abbey, it gives you goosebumps!
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Jamie Newson-Love

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Reminiscent of a charming village green, I love eating lunch in picturesque Vincent Square.
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Hayley Thomas

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Say hello to the Queen at London's most recognisable landmark, Buckingham Palace.
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Sigita Ranger

Explore Westminster

What locals say about Westminster

“I love this area because there are lots of lovely places to go and you learn about the past.”

“Walking distance to all the action one way, and the peace of the park the other!”

Activities near Westminster

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About Westminster

Westminster is an area of Central London, within the City of Westminster. It lies on the north bank of the River Thames, southwest of the City of London and 0.5 miles (0.8 km) southwest of Charing Cross. It has a large concentration of London's historic and prestigious landmarks and visitor attractions, including Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Westminster is the location of the Palace of Westminster, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which houses the Parliament. The area has a substantial residential population.

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Feedback about living in Westminster has been submitted directly by the public and may not necessarily reflect the views of Foxtons. The description of Westminster was modified from Wikipedia and is available under the Creative Commons licence. Land Registry data is Crown copyright. All the views and contributions contained within Foxtons Local Life are those of the contributors. All content is assessed before publishing for taste, however free opinion is encouraged. Foxtons accept no payment or sponsorship for content that is posted about Westminster.