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Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor. The major structure to survive various fires, Westminster Hall was built between 1087 and 1100 and is one of the largest medieval halls in Europe with an unsupported hammerbeam roof. During the 14th century the Hall housed shops and stalls selling wigs, pens and other legal equipment. The courts of law also met there. Constructed in the eleventh century, its ancient timbers now occasionally form a suitable backdrop for a range of special concerts. Following a fire in 1512, Henry VIII decided to abandon the Palace and from this moment onwards it became home to the two seats of Parliament - the Commons and the Lords. Thomas More, Charles I, and those accused of trying to blow-up Parliament (1605), were all tried in Westminster Hall. The Hall suffered from yet another disastrous fire in 1834 when everything was lost except Westminster Hall and the Jewel Tower. A competition was launched to redevelop the whole site. Sir Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin were responsible for the mock Gothic building that has become such a familiar landmark today and home to both the Clock Tower that houses Big Ben (the bell that chimes on the hour) and the largest clock face in the country.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 9 minutes from Westminster Hall
With 294 bedrooms, multi-level penthouse suites and terraces offering spectacular views of the River Thames, Trafalgar Square and Whitehall - the £300 million restoration of the ... More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
39 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W | 16 minutes from Westminster Hall
This is as close to Buckingham Palace as you can get. It's also nearby Victoria station which is not quite as glamorous but very convenient. There ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
41 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W | 16 minutes from Westminster Hall
The tenth best hotel in Europe (according to New Yorker's tourist Bible 'Travel and Leisure') is so close to Buckingham Palace you can almost hear the ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, Westminster, London SW1A | Same location as Westminster Hall
Now more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the Palace of Westminster began life in 1042 as a royal residence under Edward the Confessor. The ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret Street, Westminster, London SW1A | Same location as Westminster Hall
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 > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P | 1 minute from Westminster Hall
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
Sights and Attractions near Westminster Hall

London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Westminster Hall
Westminster Bridge lies on the Thames between the Houses of Parliament and County Hall with the delights of the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre beyond. ... More

London > Attractions > Museums
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from Westminster Hall
Winston Churchill directed the troops during World War II from a small warren of underground rooms, which are now open to the public. Visitors ... More

London > Attractions >
Downing Street, SW1A | 6 minutes from Westminster Hall
Best known for the house at no. 10, Downing Street is at the heart of Westminster and British politics. Closed to members of the public, the ... More

London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from Westminster Hall
Situated in the heart of Westminster, this stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and completed in 1728. It is considered one of ... More

London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Westminster Hall
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 >
10 Leake Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes from Westminster Hall
The Vaults under Waterloo are an intriguing venue that play host to a number of underground events. Prime among them is the annual ... More

London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes from Westminster Hall
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 > Markets
The Workshop, Lambeth High Street, SE1 | 10 minutes from Westminster Hall
On the second Saturday of the month Vintage Vauxhall brings together collective of dealers specialising in vintage, antiques, architectural reclamation as well ... More

London > Shopping > Books
Riverside, Level 1, Royal Festival Hall, South Bank Centre, South Bank, London SE1 | 10 minutes from Westminster Hall
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 Westminster Hall

London > Restaurants > Afternoon Tea
Houses of Parliament, Westminster, London SW1A | Same location as Westminster Hall
Enjoy afternoon tea in one of the world's most iconic buildings, The Palace of Westminster. More commonly known as the Houses of Parliament, the palace's history ... More

London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
1-2 Bridge Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from Westminster Hall
Nero is probably the best of the Capital’s coffee shop chains. Offers a wide range of authentic Italian coffee in a pleasant relaxed environment. Snacks include ... More

London > Restaurants > British restaurants
20 Dean's Yard, Westminster Abbey, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Westminster Hall
British Cuisine... More

London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 16 minutes from Westminster Hall
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 > Universities and Colleges
24 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, WC2H | 18 minutes from Westminster Hall
The London Film School is the oldest-established international school of film technique in the world. The school has contributed significantly to ... More

London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 21 minutes from Westminster Hall
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 Westminster Hall

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Westminster Hall
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, South Bank, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Westminster Hall
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 > Parks and Gardens
Lambeth Palace Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Westminster Hall
Adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames , the Garden Museum provides an insight into the ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from Westminster Hall
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 > Restaurants > Gastropub
39 Dartmouth Street, Westminster, London SW1H | 6 minutes from Westminster Hall
Two minutes away from Parliament Square and the Cabinet warm rooms, the Two Chairmen Public House is an olde worlde pub that retains a number of ... More

London > Restaurants > Gastropub
53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 9 minutes from Westminster Hall
Just a hundred yards from Trafalgar Square, the MOD and the Horse Guard's Parade, The Clarence has an undeniably impressive location that attracts both locals and ... More
Nightlife near Westminster Hall

London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 8 minutes from Westminster Hall
The cocktails in the Bassoon Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which is ... More

London > Nightlife > Wine Bars
3 Brewers Green, Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London SW1H | 9 minutes from Westminster Hall
Wine Bar ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
15 Craig's Court, St James's, London SW1A | 10 minutes from Westminster Hall
Built in 1694 on Craig's Court, just south of Trafalgar Square, Walkers of Whitehall was originally ... More
Meeting venue hire near Westminster Hall

London > Business > Venue Hire
Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Westminster Hall
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 1100 people.... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Westminster Hall
Seven floors of purpose-built meeting space in the heart of Westminster, the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre (QEIICC) is a well known permanent conference space situated ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H | 4 minutes from Westminster Hall
Central London's largest conference and events venue has welcomed an array of illustrious speakers through the ages - including Gandhi, Churchill and the Prince of Wales. ... More
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