The seat of government, from Westminster to Trafalgar square
London - Westminster district
Walk - About 2 hours - 5€
(ex. suppl.2€)
A Must
In this walk we will discover the most famous district in London, which is dominated by the Houses of Parliament – the center of the British government. Just next door we will find another famous edifice, Westminster Abbey, where the coronations of the British Royal family take place. We will also walk down the most politically famous street in London, Whitehall, and past the illustrious 10 Downing Street, official residence of the Prime Minister. A testament to England’s glory, Whitehall is a large avenue and the administrative center of the UK; here we will find many government institutions, including the Horse Guards, without whom London wouldn’t be London.Whitehall will also lead us to the culminating point of the kingdom’s glory: Trafalgar square, which is dominated by Nelson’s Column.
Places and topics covered
1 : Big ben, 2 : Palace of Westminster, 3 : Victoria Tower gardens, 4 : Jewel Tower , 5 : St Margaret’s church, 6 : Westminster Abbey, 7 : Parliament square, 8 : St James’s Park, 9 : Horse Guards Barracks, 10 : Whitehall, 11 : Trafalgar square
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Informations
Author: Elisabeth Petit-Jean Departure point: Westminster bridge Arrival point: Trafalgar square Times: If you wish to go in the Westminster Cathedral, please note that it is open every day, except Sundays, from 9:30am to 3:45pm. You should keep in mind that Westminster Abbey is sometimes closed to the public due to official events. Its museum, which is also not a part of this tour, is open every day from 10:30am to 4pm. Comments: On this tour we will not enter Westminster Cathedral.
