Parliament Square
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Located outside the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, Parliament Square occupies a politically significant position and has often been the focus of protest and controversy - Brian Haw's famous Iraq war vigil is a case in point. Statues of political heavyweights overlook the grassy square with George Canning, Benjamin Disraeli and Robert Peel standing proud along with Nelson Mandela and Abraham Lincoln. It also provides the starting point for the annual New Year's Parade held on 1st January.Parliament Square images
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New Year's Day Parade 2012 Parliament Square, SW1P 3JX 1st January 2012 More than 10,000 performers representing 20 countries world-wide will gather in Central London on 1 January...
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Houses of Parliament Parliament Square, Westminster, St Margaret Street, SW1A 0AA Home to the two seats of Parliament - the Commons and the Lords - visitors are...
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 54% off from £160
2 Caxton Street, SW1H | 8 minutes from Parliament Square
A listed Victorian building, this hotel has kept the old English charm beautifully intact while offering guests comfortable rooms and efficient Italian service. It’s located in ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 66% off from £85
69 Vincent Square, SW1P | 13 minutes from Parliament Square
The Grange Rochester is situated in Westminster's peaceful Vincent Square, within walking distance of some of London's most notable landmarks. With 80 en-suite rooms spread across ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 90% off from £97
Whitcomb Street, WC2H | 15 minutes from Parliament Square
Set in between Trafalgar and Leicester Squares and right next to the National Portrait Gallery, the Thistle Trafalgar Square is a modern hotel set in a ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes from Parliament Square
Whitehall is a historic London street with runs from Parliament Square at Westminster to Trafalgar Square. The street is recognised as the centre of the British ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 8 minutes from Parliament Square
Horse Guards Parade is the setting for various military ceremonies throughout the year including the Trooping the Colour which marks the Queen's official birthday. At the heart ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | 13 minutes from Parliament Square
Lord Nelson, Britain's greatest military hero, and the mighty lions that surround him, pay testament to the position of Trafalgar Square at the heart of the ...More
Sights and Attractions near Parliament Square
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Parliament Square
The Upper House of the British Parliament, the House of Lords is part of the Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament. ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Dean's Yard, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Parliament Square
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II, Richard ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Parliament Square
Sir Charles Barry sought advice from Benjamin Lewis Vuillamy - clockmaker to the Queen - and Augustus Pugin when it came to designing the clock ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Every day 10am-9.30pm
London Eye, Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Parliament Square
The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in 2000. Now, thanks to a ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st May 2012 to 26th May 2012
Trafalgar Studios, 14 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 10 minutes from Parliament Square
Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar Studios. Directed by Tom Attenborough, the ...More
London > Events > Exhibitions Dates: Friday 25th May 2012 at 10am-5pm & Saturday 26th May 2012 at 10am-4pm
Mall Galleries, The Mall, SW1Y | 11 minutes from Parliament Square
Sculptures made from casts of athletes, gymnasts and swimmers including Beth Tweddle, Kriss Akabusi, Dame Kelly Holmes, Sally Gunnel and Darren Leach, together with drawings from ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 6 minutes from Parliament Square
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its four ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Parliament Square
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ...More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 12 minutes from Parliament Square
A short step away from the main strip of West End theatres, the Playhouse's stylish curved facade is rather lost among the towering architecture of Charing ...More
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Parliament Square
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ...More
London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes from Parliament Square
The family-run Foyles book shop has been in the book selling business since 1906. Around 30,000 books are stocked at this branch on a broad range ...More
Restaurants near Parliament Square
London > Restaurants > French restaurants
RICS, Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Parliament Square
Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jnr of Le Gavroche fame has put his name to this Westminster restaurant. Roux at Parliament Square is lucky to be located in a ...More
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
The Old Westminster Library, 30 Great Smith Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from Parliament Square
Iqbal Wahhab's grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting of The Cinnamon Club is the height of ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
North Court, 1 Great Peter Street, , London, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from Parliament Square
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London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 20 minutes from Parliament Square
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 20 minutes from Parliament Square
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 27 minutes from Parliament Square
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
Leisure near Parliament Square
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Parliament Square
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Parliament Square
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
5th Floor, Harrods, London, SW1X | 12 minutes from Parliament Square
Surely one of the most desirable places to spoil yourself rotten - the Urban Retreat flagship spa sits ever so prettily on the top floor of ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from Parliament Square
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
52 Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 9 minutes from Parliament Square
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 12 minutes from Parliament Square
Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the great detective himself and to original Victorian pubs. While you indulge in a soothing ...More
Nightlife near Parliament Square
London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 10 minutes from Parliament Square
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 11 minutes from Parliament Square
The Institute of Contemporary Art on The Mall (just down the road from the Queen's pad) is a great place for a trendy drink after taking ...More
Meeting venue hire near Parliament Square
London > Business > Venue Hire
Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Parliament Square
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 1100 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Parliament Square
Seven floors of purpose-built meeting space in the heart of London. The QEII prides itself on events organisation skills. They have an in-house team of audio-visual ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Great George Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Parliament Square
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1392 people....More
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What's On Today Near Parliament Square ![]() Summer Opening of Parliament Tours Tours | Until 1st October 2012 Houses of Parliament 2 minutes walk from Parliament Square The Houses of Parliament opens its doors to the public for the summer, offering Blue Badge guided tours during Parliament's ...More Kimberley Marshall Concerts | On 26th May 2012 St John's Smith Square 6 minutes walk from Parliament Square The organist performs works by Bach and Louis Marchand....More Early Opera Company Concerts | On 26th May 2012 St John's Smith Square 6 minutes walk from Parliament Square Harpsichordist Christian Curnyn conducts arias from Handel's Ottone, Flavio, Alessandro, Admeto, Riccardo Primo and Siroe, Hasse's Cleofide, Porpora's Polifemo and ...More ![]() 4D Cinema at The London Eye Exhibitions | Next performance 26th May 2012 London Eye 10 minutes walk from Parliament Square The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in ...More Step 9 (Of 12) Theatre | Until 26th May 2012 Trafalgar Studios 10 minutes walk from Parliament Square Blake Harrison is stepping away from the screen and onto the stage for Step 9 (of 12) at the Trafalgar ...More Adams Antiques Fair Exhibitions | Until 9th December 2012 Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre 11 minutes walk from Parliament Square The Adams Antique Fair is the longest running Sunday antiques fair in the whole city, having been taking place since ...More The Boat Show Comedy | On 26th May 2012 Tattershall Castle 11 minutes walk from Parliament Square Energetic physical comedy from Terry Alderton, plus Bob Mills, The Noise Next Door and MC Michael Legge....More Crack Comedy Club Comedy | On 26th May 2012 The Slug And Lettuce 11 minutes walk from Parliament Square Topical and political satire from Nick Revell, plus Andrew Lawrence and Simon Feilder....More Student Symposium: On Failure Business Events | On 26th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 11 minutes walk from Parliament Square Students present their research....More Cinema As Art: Talk Exhibitions | On 26th May 2012 Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) 11 minutes walk from Parliament Square With Maeve Connolly....More
Hotels near Parliament Square
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