Places
Jewel Tower
Built in 1365 to house Edward III's treasures, the Jewel Tower is one of only two surviving buildings from the medieval Palace of Westminster.
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 - 17:00 (Apr-Oct), 10:00 - 16:00 (Nov-Mar)
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St Margaret's Church
Standing in the shadow of Westminster Abbey since the 12th century, St Margaret's has been the parish church of the House of Commons since 1614.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 15:30, Sat 9:30 - 13:30, Sun 14:00 - 16:30
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Westminster Cathedral
The mother church of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, Westminster Cathedral is a striking Byzantine-style building completed in 1903.
Opening Hours: Daily 7:00 - 19:00 (Cathedral), Tower: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 17:00, Sat-Sun 9:30 - 18:00
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St John's Smith Square
One of London's finest examples of English Baroque architecture, St John's was built by Thomas Archer in 1728.
Opening Hours: Open during concerts and events (check website for schedule)
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Chapter House
Built in the 1250s as a meeting place for Benedictine monks, the Chapter House is an architectural masterpiece of English Gothic design.
Opening Hours: Daily 10:00 - 16:00 (access via Westminster Abbey)
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Westminster Abbey
One of the most significant religious buildings in the United Kingdom, Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.
Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30 - 15:30, Sat 9:00 - 15:00, Sun (worship only)
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College Garden
Believed to be the oldest garden in England under continuous cultivation for nearly a thousand years.
Opening Hours: Tue-Thu 10:00 - 18:00 (Apr-Sep), 10:00 - 16:00 (Oct-Mar)
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Queen Anne's Gate
One of London's best-preserved early Georgian streets, Queen Anne's Gate features elegant townhouses dating from 1704.
Opening Hours: Public street - always accessible
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