Westminster is arguably THE most important area in Central London! There is so much to do in Westminster and you’ll find a huge selection of some of the finest tourist attractions in the capital. Historic attractions such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s are an absolute must see, and the political institutions of Downing Street and the Houses of Parliament add to the prestige of this fantastic district. You’ll also find plenty to do in surrounding areas like Pimlico, Charing Cross and Embankment, and over the River Thames to Waterloo and the South Bank. Located in the congestion charging zone and in tube zone 1, Westminster is in a prime location and you can use Westminster Tube Station for fast access to all areas of London. With all this on offer and more, Westminster is one place not to be missed!

Westminster is so steeped in history that to get a full sense of it all you’ll need to visit it in person. The area is historically part of Middlesex and takes its name from Westminster Abbey. Its historical origins stem from Thorney Island, site of Westminster Abbey, and throughout its history it has always been synonymous with government and royalty. The Abbey was and still is the traditional venue that is used for the coronation of the country’s kings and queens. After the Norman Invasion in 1066, the Palace of Westminster became the main residence for the monarchy, and later housed the early development of the law courts and parliament of England.

Over the years, the monarchy moved into other areas of London and the courts moved out to a new location in The City. The district really has retained its political history though, and is still the working home to central government. Westminster is known the world over as the central point of government for England, and the name Westminster is often used to describe the collective political community in this country. To really get an idea of the amazing landmarks, rich heritage and fascinating history of Westminster, you really should take a look for yourself!

Westminster truly is one of the most fascinating and popular areas of London, and is absolutely loaded with places to visit. You’ll find a bit of everything in Westminster, including a stunning riverside location and a large number of historic attractions that include Westminster Abbey, the Houses of Parliament and 10 Downing Street. You’ll love the atmosphere in Westminster, which combines a buzz of tourists and locals with a real sense of the prestige of this famous area: experience it for yourself when you walk around places such as Parliament Square. As if that wasn’t enough, you’ll also be able to stroll to other great places such as Trafalgar Square, Leicester Square and even Oxford Street.

It’s really difficult to list any negative aspects of Westminster, and those that do exist are more than made up for by the positives. One of the great things about Westminster is that it is full of history and places to visit and as a result this brings a huge number of visitors every day, meaning that you shouldn’t expect a quiet time and may find certain attractions are really busy. However, if you’re really impatient and don’t want to wait or don’t like huge crowds, just move on to another attraction; after all, you’ve got so many to see, and you can pick and choose the times of your visits! If you decide to drive to Westminster you’ll find the usual problem of traffic congestion, but whilst you sit in your car you’ll have some really attractive architecture and landmarks to look at. In truth you really don’t need to drive as you can walk to all the main places and several other famous areas. All in all, Westminster is a fantastic place to visit and you’ll love staying here!