Westminster is best known for Parliament, Buckingham Palace, West End theatres, royal parks, shopping streets and national landmarks.
History of Westminster
Westminster is at the centre of Britain’s political, royal and ceremonial life. Its history includes Westminster Abbey, Parliament, royal courts, grand squares, theatres, clubs and shopping districts. From Mayfair and Soho to Pimlico and St John’s Wood, it is one of the most visited and symbolically important boroughs in London.
What Westminster is famous for
Westminster is famous for Parliament, Buckingham Palace, West End theatres, royal parks, shopping streets and national landmarks. For visitors, this gives the borough a distinctive character within Greater London, whether the appeal is heritage, food, green space, architecture, shopping, sport, riverside scenery or local culture.
Top attractions and places to visit
- Houses of Parliament
- Westminster Abbey
- Buckingham Palace
- Trafalgar Square
- Hyde Park
- West End theatres
How to experience the borough
A good visit to Westminster works best when you combine the better-known sights with neighbourhood streets, local cafés, parks and historic corners. Mason & Green can support private London itineraries, airport transfers, station transfers and relaxed point-to-point journeys across the capital.
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