The City of Westminster

The City of Westminster is one of the most prominent and cosmopolitan areas of London, home to Buckingham Palace and the houses of Parliament to Soho nightlife and the shopping destination Oxford Street. Oxford Street is one of the leading shopping destinations in the world, housing such stores as Selfridges and Harrods.

In the City of Westminster you will find 2166 restaurants, 344 leisure venues, 789 clubs and pubs, 3431 shops and 424 attractions, which make this area one of the richest areas of the capital. It is known that many global corporations and companies have set up their European headquarters in the area including Marks & Spencer, Diageo and BP.

The West End can also be found within the London borough, where you will find an array of theatres that put on extraordinary shows. The longest ever theatrical show is The Mousetrap at the St Martin’s Theatre, which was opened in 1952, closely followed by Les Misérables at the Queen’s Theatre opening in 1985.

Make the most out of your stay in Westminster and view our Westminster area guide for more information about local entertainment, travel and attractions in Central and West End London.