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The humble terraced house inhabited by the Prime Minister is a key symbol of British democracy. Other countries may give their presidents grand mansions, but the only sign that this simple black door belongs to Britain's leader is the policeman standing outside, and the barriers at the end of the road. Behind the door, things are, by all accounts, considerably less humble. Grand staircases and a network of corridors join half-a-dozen structures in Downing Street to make a large complex of offices, conference rooms, and family homes for the Prime Minister, and the Chancellor of the Exchequer. The other permanent role in Downing Street is the post of "Chief Mouser to the Cabinet Office", currently held by a black-and-white cat called Sybil, successor to the beloved Humphrey, a former stray who served under four different Prime Ministers.
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
Whitehall Place, SW1A | 5 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 | 15 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 | 15 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from 10 Downing Street
The Supreme Court, the highest court in the United Kingdom, is housed in the former Middlesex Guildhall, an impressive Portland stone building by Scottish architect James ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St Margaret's Church, Westminster, London SW1P | 5 minutes from 10 Downing Street
Standing between Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, St Margaret's Church is commonly called "the parish church of the House of Commons". A fine 16th ... More

London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H | 5 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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
Sights and Attractions near 10 Downing Street

London > Attractions >
Downing Street, SW1A | Same location as 10 Downing Street
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 > Attractions > Other Attractions
Westminster, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
Northumberland Avenue, Westminster, London WC2N | 6 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
Tattershall Castle, Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from 10 Downing Street
The Boat Show Comedy Club aboard the Tattershall Castle has consistently good line-ups and has played host to some of the finest comedy acts on the ... More

London > Entertainment > Theatres
18 Suffolk Street, Haymarket, SW1Y | 8 minutes from 10 Downing Street
The Haymarket Theatre was built by John Potter on the site of the King's Head Inn and the Gun Smith shop in 1702. It has had ... More

London > Shopping > Specialists
7 Charing Cross Underground Shopping Arcade, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 8 minutes from 10 Downing Street
From budding Harry Potters and bumbling Tommy Coopers to dynamic David Copperfields, Davenports is a haven for magicians of every level and ability. Non-magicians too are ... More

London > Shopping > Department Stores
18-22 Haymarket, Mayfair, London SW1Y | 8 minutes from 10 Downing Street
A department store but not as we know it, Dover Street Market is Harvey Nics for the hip. A haven for high end fashion brands like ... More

Restaurants near 10 Downing Street

London > Restaurants > British restaurants
St James's Park, St James's, London SW1A2BJ | 2 minutes from 10 Downing Street
Inn the Park is the brainchild of famed restaurateur Oliver Peyton, his idea being to cook up quality alternatives to the soggy sandwiches and warm cola ... More

London > Restaurants > French restaurants
RICS, Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 > Gastropub
53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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

London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 13 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 | 13 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 > Universities and Colleges
1 Sheffield Street, Holborn, London WC2A | 17 minutes from 10 Downing Street
The award-winning Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, designed by Irish architects O'Donnell + Tuomey and awarded the RIBA London Building of the Year Award in 2014, ... More
Leisure near 10 Downing Street

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from 10 Downing Street
The people at Espa take grooming pretty seriously, and quite rightly, when it comes to appearances it's often best to leave it to the experts. You'll ... More

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 6 minutes from 10 Downing Street
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ... More

London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes from 10 Downing Street
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ... More

London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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
53 Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 4 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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

London > Nightlife > Pubs
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 6 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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 10 Downing Street

London > Nightlife > Bars
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 5 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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

London > Nightlife > Bars
15 Craig's Court, St James's, London SW1A | 5 minutes from 10 Downing Street
Built in 1694 on Craig's Court, just south of Trafalgar Square, Walkers of Whitehall was originally ... More

London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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
Meeting venue hire near 10 Downing Street

London > Business > Venue Hire
Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 2 minutes from 10 Downing Street
The only surviving section of Whitehall Palace. In its heyday the largest royal palace in Europe, this historic venue is the only surviving section of Whitehall Palace ... More

London > Business > Venue Hire
King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from 10 Downing Street
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
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