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Captivating aerial view of Westminster Palace, Big Ben, and River Thames in London, UK.
Monochrome aerial view of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament over the River Thames in London.
Exterior of the Houses of Parliament near river with steamboats on cloudy foggy day
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City of Westminster

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About City of Westminster

City of Westminster works well as a base: 1km from Tate Britain.

City of Westminster is in England, United Kingdom, with about 250,000 people. You drive on the left here.

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What is there to see near City of Westminster?

Within an hour or so of City of Westminster: Tate Britain (1 km), Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower) (1 km), Buckingham Palace (1 km), National Gallery (1 km).

Are there any good drives near City of Westminster?

The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.

Where is City of Westminster?

City of Westminster is in England, United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
247,614
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.4975, -0.1357

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from City of Westminster

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Tate Britain

The world's greatest collection of British art from 1500 to today, including the definitive Turner collection.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Big Ben (Elizabeth Tower)

London's iconic clock tower at the north end of the Palace of Westminster, a symbol of British parliamentary democracy.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Buckingham Palace

The official London residence of the British monarch, famous for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

1 km · about 5 min drive

museum

National Gallery

Overlooking Trafalgar Square, it houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting from the 13th to 19th centuries.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

Palace of Westminster

Seat of the UK Parliament on the banks of the Thames, a masterpiece of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.

1 km · about 5 min drive

landmark

SEA LIFE London Aquarium

Major London aquarium on the South Bank of the Thames housing over 600 species of marine life.

1 km · about 5 min drive

film location

SIS Building, Vauxhall Cross (MI6 headquarters)

The real MI6 headquarters on the Thames has appeared as itself since GoldenEye, and is spectacularly blown up in Skyfall.

1 km · about 5 min drive

cafe

Rapha Clubhouse London

A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.

2 km · about 5 min drive

Driving roads near City of Westminster

4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.

  • Right hereCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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