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Attractions near Buckingham Palace
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Royal Mews
(< 1 Mile)*
The Royal Mews was built by Nash in the 1820's as the Mews for Buckingham Palace. The entrance off Buckingham Palace Road is through a Doric archway surmounted by a clock tower. |
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Apsley House
(< 1 Mile)*
Apsley House, home of the first Duke of Wellington, is one of the capital's finest residences. Also known as 'Number One London', because it was the first house encountered past the toll-gate into London from the countryside. |
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Westminster Abbey
(1 Mile)*
The Collegiate Church of St. Peter in Westminster, better known as Westminster Abbey, holds a unique place in Britain's history. |
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Churchill Museum and Cabinet War Rooms
(1 Mile)*
The Churchill Museum, the world's first major museum dedicated to life of Winston Churchill, is a permanent exhibition housed within the unique setting of the historic Cabinet War Rooms. |
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The Household Cavalry Museum
(1 Mile)*
The Household Cavalry Museum is unlike any other military museum because it offers a unique behind-the-scenes look at the work of the Household Cavalry. |
 Big Ben
(1 Mile)*
Big Ben is one of London's best-known landmarks, and looks most spectacular at night when the clock faces are illuminated. |
 Houses of Parliament
(1 Mile)*
The Houses of Parliament, otherwise known as The Palace of Westminster, stands on the site where Edward the Confessor had the original palace built in the first half of the eleventh century. |
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The Cenotaph
(1 Mile)*
The War memorial, known the world over as The Cenotaph, is situated in London's Whitehall; it was originally built of wood and plaster, for the first anniversary of the armistice in 1919. |
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10 Downing Street
(1 Mile)*
No. 10 Downing Street, with its famous black front door - the backdrop to many historical announcements, has been the official residence of Britain's Prime Minister since 1732. |
 Trafalgar Square
(1 Mile)*
Trafalgar Square, set in central London, is one of Britain's great tourist attractions. A visit to the capital would be incomplete without going to this most famous of landmarks. |
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Nelson's Column
(1 Mile)*
Nelson's Column is the focal point of Trafalgar Square. Admiral Nelson was one of Britain's best-loved heroes, who fought valiantly for his country. |
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National Gallery
(1 Mile)*
Established in 1824, the National Gallery houses one of the finest collections of European paintings in the world, as well as presenting numerous one-off exhibitions throughout the year. |
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Tate Britain
(1 Mile)*
Tate Britain is the national gallery of British art. It is located in London and is the world centre for the understanding and enjoyment of British art and works actively to promote interest in British art internationally. |
 London Eye
(1 Mile)*
Standing proud in London's Jubilee Gardens, on the South Bank of the River Thames the British Airways' London Eye, is a focal point of the Nation's celebration of the New Century. |
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Marble Arch
(1 Mile)*
Marble Arch was designed by John Nash in 1828. Built of white Carrara marble, the design was taken from the triumphal arch of Constantine in Rome. |
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