SightsVisiting the Churchill War Rooms: tickets, highlights and tips
Plan your visit to the Churchill War Rooms: how to get there from Westminster Station, how long to allow, what to see underground and when to go.
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The WestminsterStation blog
Itineraries, the Changing of the Guard, Parliament and Big Ben, getting around London, day trips and where to eat near Westminster.
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SightsVisiting Westminster Abbey: tickets, highlights and tips
How to visit Westminster Abbey: opening days, tickets, the highlights inside, from the royal tombs to Poets’ Corner, and how to attend a service for free.
SeasonsChristmas in London: lights, markets and ice rinks near Westminster
Where to see London’s Christmas lights, trees, markets and ice rinks, all within easy reach of Westminster, with tips on carol services, crowds and Christmas Day transport.
ItinerariesOne day in Westminster: a walking itinerary from the station
A one-day walk from Westminster Station: Big Ben and Parliament, Westminster Abbey, the Changing of the Guard, Trafalgar Square and the London Eye at sunset.
PlanningThe Changing of the Guard: when and where to watch
What happens at the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, when it takes place, where to stand for the best view, and the guard change at Horse Guards.
SightsVisiting the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben: tours, debates and tips
How to visit the Houses of Parliament: guided and audio tours, watching debates for free, Elizabeth Tower tours, security, and the best views of Big Ben.
Practical tipsGetting around London: the Tube, buses and contactless explained
A simple guide to getting around London from Westminster: the Tube lines, paying with contactless or Oyster, fare caps, buses, river boats and Tube etiquette.
Day tripsThe best day trips from London: Windsor, Stonehenge, Bath and Oxford
The best day trips from London by train or tour: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Cambridge and the Harry Potter studios, with travel times and tips.
Food & drinkWhere to eat near Westminster: pubs, afternoon tea and markets
Where to eat near Westminster: historic pubs, cafés in churches and museums, afternoon tea, Borough Market, Covent Garden, and tips on service charges.