City of Westminster

Westminster extends from the River Thames to Oxford Street, containing numerous government buildings, shopping districts, and entertainment venues across central London.

The area gained prominence when King Edward the Confessor constructed Westminster Abbey and a royal palace in the 11th century, establishing it as a center of governance.

The borough contains several performance venues in the West End theater district, along with museums, art galleries, and educational institutions like Westminster School.

Westminster connects to four major railway stations: Victoria, Paddington, Charing Cross, and Marylebone, providing transportation links throughout London and beyond.

The borough serves as the measurement point for distances from London, with Charing Cross designated as the city's geographic center.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Capital city: Westminster

Shares border with: London Borough of Camden, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London Borough of Brent, London Borough of Lambeth, London Borough of Wandsworth, City of London

Website: https://westminster.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.49750,-0.13722

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:20