Westminster Cathedral
Victoria Street, Westminster,  SW1P 1QW
Telephone: 020 7798 9055
 
Location Map of Westminster Cathedral
 
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic Church.

London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky. While 12 million burnished terracotta coloured bricks adorn the exterior, parts of the interior remain poignantly bare – a potent reminder of the lack of funding which plagued construction in 1895. Plain walls and simple candlelight form a stark contrast to the colourful mosaics and marbles, and Eric Gill's nave detailing the fourteen Stations of the Cross. Walk or take the lift up the campanile for some spectacular views of the capital.

Best for...
…distinctive, neo-Byzantine architecture, views from the campanile, mosaics and marbles.

Did you know?
In 1995 the Queen attended mass at the cathedral. This was the first visit for several hundred years of a reigning monarch of the United Kingdom to a Catholic liturgy.
 
Visiting Westminster Cathedral
 
 
Opening Times
Mon to Sat 7:00-19:00, Sun 8:00-19:00
 
Ticket Prices
Free, donations appreciated
 
Travel
 
Underground Stations
Victoria Tube (4 minutes)
St James's Park Tube (8 minutes)
Railway Stations
Victoria Railway Station (5 minutes)
Charing Cross Railway Station (24 minutes)
 
 
 
Car Parking
 
Semley Place NCP (12 minutes)
Pimlico Masterpark (13 minutes)
 
 
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London Sights and Attractions
Royal Mews
Buckingham Palace,  SW1A
7 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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London Sights and Attractions
Buckingham Palace
Buckingham Palace Road,  SW1A
7 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
England's most famous royal palace, and the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace opens the doors of its State Rooms to the public ...More...
 
 
Local Sights and Attractions Near Westminster Cathedral
 
 
London Sights and Attractions
Queen's Gallery
Buckingham Palace Road,  SW1A
7 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
Once Buckingham Palace's resident chapel, the Queen's Gallery was opened in 1962 and holds regularly changing exhibitions. It allows the general public glimpses of rarely ...More...
 
London Sights and Attractions
Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms
Clive Steps,  King Charles Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1A
14 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
The underground headquarters used by Winston Churchill and the British Government during World War Two are located in the heart of ceremonial London. Visitors can ...More...
 
 
Local Hotels Near Westminster Cathedral
 
 
London Hotels
51 Buckingham Gate
51 Buckingham Gate, London,  SW1E
4 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
Well presented townhouse apart-hotel in a fantastic location, close to Victoria station with St James’ Tube station just a few steps away. Luxuries on offer ...More...
 
London Hotels
Crowne Plaza London St James
45-51 Buckingham Gate London,  SW1E
4 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
When it was built in 1897, this gloriously luxurious hotel was the London home for visiting aristocrats from throughout the world. Now, with its location ...More...
 
 
Local Event Near Westminster Cathedral
 
 
London Event
Westminster Abbey Midnight Mass, Christmas Carols & Services
Westminster Abbey, Dean's Yard,  SW1P
12 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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New Year's Day Parade
Parliament Square, Westminster Bridge,  SW1P
14 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Local Shopping Near Westminster Cathedral
 
 
London Shopping
Cardinal Place
Victoria Street,  Victoria, Westminster,  London,  SW1E5JD
3 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Cornucopia
12 Upper Tachbrook Street, Pimlico,  London,  SW1V
5 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Local Restaurants Near Westminster Cathedral
 
 
London Restaurants
The Dining Room at The Goring
15 Beeston Place, Grosvenor Gardens, Pimlico,  London,  SW1W
6 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Capri Sandwich Bar
16 Belgrave Road, Pimlico,  London,  SW1V
7 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
A totally excellent sandwich bar... among the very best in London. Choice, fresh ingredients, a great selection of bread, friendly staff and reasonable prices. If ...More...
 
 
Local Education Near Westminster Cathedral
 
 
London Education
Key Languages
16/18 Douglas Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P
12 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Instituto Cervantes London
102 Eaton Square, Belgravia,  London,  SW1W
12 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Local Leisure Near Westminster Cathedral
 
 
London Leisure
Argonauts
Queen Mother Sports Centre,  Vauxhall Bridge Road, Pimlico,  London,  SW1V
5 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Green Park
Piccadilly, Mayfair,  London,  W1J
13 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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London Nightlife
Pacha
Terminus Place, Pimlico,  London,  SW1V
4 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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London Business
London Victoria Meeting Rooms (Regus)
Portland House,  Stag Place, Victoria - , Westminster,  London,  SW1E
2 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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Royal Horticultural Halls & Conference Centre: The Lindley Hall
80 Vincent Square, Westminster,  London,  SW1P
3 minutes distance from Westminster Cathedral
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