Westminster, London – A Perfect Place To Spend A Day In London

The area of Westminster in London is jam packed with some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. The River Thames, Buckingham Palace, Big Ben and The Houses of Parliament can all be found in this part of London and, what’s more, there are lots of other tourist attractions to keep you busy when visiting this area of the capital.

Completed in January 2000, The London Eye can be found on the South bank of the River Thames and stands an impressive 135 meters high and is the world’s biggest observation wheel. From the top it’s possible to see views of up to 25 miles in every direction and you should be able to spot landmarks such as Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral and Windsor Castle to name a few. This popular tourist attraction has 32 capsules that hold up to 25 people, with children under 5 able to ride for free.

Another place worth a visit in the Westminster area is The London Aquarium. Here you will find 3000 different types of aquatic and marine life housed in huge tanks. The impressive stingrays and sharks amaze children and adults alike, and shark-feeding time is a popular daily event. The aquarium covers 3 floors and daily talks about the sea creatures are given during the day.

The Florence Nightingale Museum can also be found in Westminster and was originally part of the St Thomas Hospital that was founded by Florence Nightingale in 1860. The museum is home to many original and unique artifacts relating to Nightingale such as the slate she used to write on as a child, her pet owl Athena, which was stuffed after its death, and the famous Turkish Lantern she used during the Crimean War.

The historical landmark, Westminster Abbey has been the location since 1066 for every coronation in England. The building that you see today was completed sometime after 1245 and draws on a few architectural styles. The Abbey’s ornate organ is particularly notable and has been there since 1937. The nave is famous for being the final resting place of some well-known names. The Poet’s Corner holds the graves of Chaucer, Charles Dickens and Rudyard Kipling and the graves of scientist Sir Isaac Newton and naturalist Charles Darwin.

The Tate Britain Gallery is another tourist attraction you can visit in the Westminster area. This museum opened in 1987 and you will find British art by Turner, Blake, Hockney and Bacon to name just a few of the artists featured here. There is so much to discover and wonder at in this fascinating art gallery.

If you fancy a break from the hustle and bustle of London’s busy streets then St James Park is a good place for a bit of tranquility. The park has a café and a children’s play area, peaceful gardens and the lake is home to birds including pelicans, black swans and geese.

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