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Houses of Parliament
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | At Big Ben
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.... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, St Margaret's Street, London, Westminster, London SW1A | At Big Ben
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.... More
House of Lords
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 1 minute from Big Ben
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... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 1 minute from Big Ben
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... More
Westminster Bridge
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Victoria Embankment, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes walk from Big Ben
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... More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Victoria Embankment, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 3 minutes walk from Big Ben
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... More
Jewel Tower
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Abingdon Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes walk from Big Ben
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Abingdon Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes walk from Big Ben
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of... More
Westminster Abbey
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Dean's Yard, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes walk from Big Ben
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,... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Dean's Yard, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes walk from Big Ben
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,... More
Central Hall Westminster
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Storey's Gate, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 5 minutes walk from Big Ben
Combining its dual functions as an event / conference venue and a Methodist church, the imposing Central Hall Westminster also offers visitors curious about exploring... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Storey's Gate, London, Westminster, London SW1H | 5 minutes walk from Big Ben
Combining its dual functions as an event / conference venue and a Methodist church, the imposing Central Hall Westminster also offers visitors curious about exploring... More
Churchill War Rooms
London > Attractions > Museums
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes walk from Big Ben
Winston Churchill directed the troops during World War II from a small warren of underground rooms, which are now open to the public. Visitors to... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes walk from Big Ben
Winston Churchill directed the troops during World War II from a small warren of underground rooms, which are now open to the public. Visitors to... More
Whitehall
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes walk from Big Ben
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... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Westminster, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 7 minutes walk from Big Ben
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... More
Sea Life London Aquarium
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes walk from Big Ben
The Sea Life London Aquarium features hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from around the world. Here you'll come face-to-face with sharks and... More
London > Attractions > Attractions for Kids
County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 7 minutes walk from Big Ben
The Sea Life London Aquarium features hundreds of varieties of fish and sea life from around the world. Here you'll come face-to-face with sharks and... More
London Eye
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes walk from Big Ben
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Jubilee Gardens, South Bank, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 8 minutes walk from Big Ben
The London Eye elbowed its way onto the capital's tourist scene as one of the statement pieces to mark the turn of the century (see... More
Horse Guards Parade
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 9 minutes walk from Big Ben
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 > Attractions > Other Attractions
Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 9 minutes walk from Big Ben
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
Household Cavalry Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 9 minutes walk from Big Ben
Visitors to the Household Cavalry Museum can watch troopers working with their horses in the original 18th century stables (via a glazed screen) and hear... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Horse Guards, Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 9 minutes walk from Big Ben
Visitors to the Household Cavalry Museum can watch troopers working with their horses in the original 18th century stables (via a glazed screen) and hear... More
Garden Museum
London > Attractions > Museums
Lambeth Palace Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from Big Ben
Situated in the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames, the Garden Museum provides an insight... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Lambeth Palace Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 9 minutes walk from Big Ben
Situated in the restored church of St Mary-at-Lambeth, adjacent to Lambeth Palace on the banks of the River Thames, the Garden Museum provides an insight... More
Cenotaph
London > Attractions > Sights
Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 11 minutes walk from Big Ben
Standing solemnly in the middle of Whitehall, visitors could be forgiven for passing the Cenotaph by unnoticed. But every November it becomes the focus of... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Whitehall, London, Westminster, London SW1A | 11 minutes walk from Big Ben
Standing solemnly in the middle of Whitehall, visitors could be forgiven for passing the Cenotaph by unnoticed. But every November it becomes the focus of... More
Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA)
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 12 minutes walk from Big Ben
The ICA boasts three galleries (exhibitions changing approximately every six weeks), a cinema, theatre, restaurant, bookshop and late bar and cafe. They also play host... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
12 Carlton House Terrace, The Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 12 minutes walk from Big Ben
The ICA boasts three galleries (exhibitions changing approximately every six weeks), a cinema, theatre, restaurant, bookshop and late bar and cafe. They also play host... More
The Poetry Library
London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 12 minutes walk from Big Ben
The most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1914 in Britain, The Poetry Library within the Southbank Centre contains 90,000 items and is still... More
London > Attractions > Museums
Level 5, Royal Festival Hall, Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 12 minutes walk from Big Ben
The most comprehensive and accessible collection of poetry from 1914 in Britain, The Poetry Library within the Southbank Centre contains 90,000 items and is still... More
The Royal Society
London > Attractions > Venue Hire
6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 12 minutes walk from Big Ben
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London > Attractions > Venue Hire
6-9 Carlton House Terrace, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 12 minutes walk from Big Ben
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Trafalgar Square
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | 13 minutes walk from Big Ben
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... More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Central London, Westminster, London WC2N | 13 minutes walk from Big Ben
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... More
Clarence House
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St James's Palace, London, St James's, London SW1 | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
The home of the Queen Mother from 1953 to 2002, a tour of Clarence House is an excellent way of experiencing the living history of... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
St James's Palace, London, St James's, London SW1 | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
The home of the Queen Mother from 1953 to 2002, a tour of Clarence House is an excellent way of experiencing the living history of... More
The Fourth Plinth
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
The Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square remained empty after its completion in 1841 - it was designed for an equestrian statue of one of Britain's... More
The Hayward Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery,... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Belvedere Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
The Hayward Gallery has been the originator or host of influential exhibitions since 1968. It mounts temporary exhibitions of contemporary and historical art. The gallery,... More
Nelson's Column
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, London, Westminster, London SW1Y | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart... More
London > Attractions > Sights
Trafalgar Square, London, Westminster, London SW1Y | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
Master tactician, inspirational leader, patriotic martyr, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson is one of England's great heroes. His Nelson's Column statue is at the very heart... More
Proud Galleries - Central
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
32 John Adam Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
Alex Proud started out as a Japanese antiques dealer but a twist of fate led Proud to switch to photography. The impetus for change came... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
32 John Adam Street, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 14 minutes walk from Big Ben
Alex Proud started out as a Japanese antiques dealer but a twist of fate led Proud to switch to photography. The impetus for change came... More
Tate Britain
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Millbank, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
Overlooking the River Thames, Tate Britain was originally founded through the philanthropy of the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate. The Tate legacy now encompasses three... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Millbank, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
Overlooking the River Thames, Tate Britain was originally founded through the philanthropy of the sugar magnate Sir Henry Tate. The Tate legacy now encompasses three... More
St Martin-in-the-Fields
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Trafalgar Square, London, Covent Garden, London WC2N | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
This historic church of St Martin-in-the-Fields overlooking Trafalgar Square was built in 1726 and is the best known work of Scottish architect James Gibbs... More
Stephen Wiltshire Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
5 Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
Stephen Wiltshire's art work would be impressive even if you didn't know who he is. But his intricate and architecturally accurate pen and ink sketches... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
5 Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London, St James's, London SW1Y | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
Stephen Wiltshire's art work would be impressive even if you didn't know who he is. But his intricate and architecturally accurate pen and ink sketches... More
National Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Trafalgar Square, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
Trafalgar Square, London, Westminster, London WC2N | 15 minutes walk from Big Ben
The National Gallery dominates London's Trafalgar Square with its neo-classical columns and portico designed by William Wilkins adjoining the square on its east side where... More
National Portrait Gallery
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
St Martin's Place, London, WC2H | 16 minutes walk from Big Ben
The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of significant figures from the late 15th century to the present day. This isn't the place to come for... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
St Martin's Place, London, WC2H | 16 minutes walk from Big Ben
The National Portrait Gallery houses portraits of significant figures from the late 15th century to the present day. This isn't the place to come for... More
St George's Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 16 minutes walk from Big Ben
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Westminster Bridge Road, London, South Bank, London SE1 | 16 minutes walk from Big Ben
One of two cathedrals in Southwark, St George's Cathedral opened in 1848 as the first Catholic cathedral in the UK after the Reformation. The impressive... More
Westminster Cathedral
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 16 minutes walk from Big Ben
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.... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Victoria Street, London, Westminster, London SW1P | 16 minutes walk from Big Ben
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.... More
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What's On Today Near Big Ben  Summer Opening of Parliament Tours Tours | Until 1st October 2012 Houses of Parliament At Big Ben The Houses of Parliament opens its doors to the public for the summer, offering Blue Badge guided tours during Parliament's ...More  4D Cinema at The London Eye Exhibitions | Next performance 2nd June 2012 London Eye 8 minutes walk from Big Ben The London Eye is one of the most cherished tourist attractions in the capital and has been since its opening in ...More Jubilee Afternoon Tea Experience Leisure | Until 5th June 2012 London Eye 8 minutes walk from Big Ben ...More  Major General's Review Exhibitions | On 2nd June 2012 Horse Guards Parade 9 minutes walk from Big Ben The Major General's Review which takes place at Horse Guards Parade on Saturday 2 June 2012 coincides with the Queen's ...More Crack Comedy Club Comedy | On 2nd June 2012 The Slug And Lettuce 9 minutes walk from Big Ben Intelligent wit from Australian stand-up Sarah Kendall, plus Tom Webb....More The Boat Show Comedy | On 2nd June 2012 Tattershall Castle 10 minutes walk from Big Ben Musical comedy cabaret from Frisky & Mannish, plus Andrew Lawrence, Hal Cruttenden and MC Jim Smallman....More  E4 Udderbelly Festival Comedy | Until 8th July 2012 Southbank Centre 11 minutes walk from Big Ben Look out for an upside-down purple cow as you're crossing over the Golden Jubilee footbridge to the Southbank Centre from ...More  Dreamboats And Petticoats Theatre | Until 24th November 2012 Playhouse Theatre 12 minutes walk from Big Ben This is a bopping rock 'n' roll musical; one that, like We Will Rock You and Mamma Mia!, is piggybacking ...More Adams Antiques Fair Exhibitions | Until 9th December 2012 Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre 12 minutes walk from Big Ben The Adams Antique Fair is the longest running Sunday antiques fair in the whole city, having been taking place since ...More Hidden Places, Hidden Spaces Exhibitions | Until 2nd June 2012 Mall Galleries 12 minutes walk from Big Ben Contemporary textiles by the art group PRISM....More 
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