Victoria Tower Gardens, Public park at Westminster, United Kingdom.
Victoria Tower Gardens is a park along the northern bank of the River Thames in Westminster, stretching between Millbank and the water from the Palace of Westminster to Lambeth Bridge. The roughly 2-hectare (5-acre) grounds feature pathways, green spaces, and several monuments situated within the densely built city center.
The park was established in 1870 during the Victorian era and later designated Grade II listed status. This recognition reflects its importance in the development of London's urban green spaces during that period.
The park displays several monuments including Rodin's sculpture of the Burghers of Calais, a memorial to Emmeline Pankhurst, and a fountain commemorating the abolition of slavery. These installations shape how the space looks and reveal stories of social movements that visitors notice while walking through.
The park is open from dawn until dusk and provides benches and pathways for exploring the grounds at any time of day. Its location directly along the Thames makes it an accessible retreat with good connections to the surrounding Westminster streets.
The park offers unobstructed views of the iconic Elizabeth Tower and the Gothic architecture of the Palace of Westminster from nearly every vantage point. This proximity to one of London's most recognizable landmarks provides a quiet spot to experience the character of the government district.
Location: City of Westminster
Inception: 1870
Website: https://royalparks.org.uk/parks/victoria-tower-gardens
GPS coordinates: 51.49690,-0.12500
Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:40
Victoria Tower
163 m
Emmeline and Christabel Pankhurst Memorial
100 m
Parliamentary Estate
174 m
Buxton Memorial Fountain
88 m
4 Cowley Street
161 m
Knife Edge Two Piece
141 m
The Burghers of Calais, London
65 m
St John's War Memorial
160 m
North House And Gayfere House
173 m
Abbey Precinct Wall
159 m
Millbank House
88 m
Victoria Tower Lodge And Gates To Black Rod Garden
139 m
Lampstandard Numbered G1
125 m
7-9 Smith Square
138 m
9, Little College Street Sw1
132 m
13-19, Lord North Street
162 m
15, Cowley Street Sw1
175 m
2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10 And 11, Lord North Street Sw1
143 m
10-12, Little College Street SW1P
137 m
13, Cowley Street Sw1
164 m
6, Smith Square Sw1
151 m
7 Lampstandards Numbered G4, 5 And 6 And G9, 10, 11 And 12
164 m
13 Stone Bollards On Pavement Curb Surrounding St John's Smith Square Concert Hall
159 m
Corner House
135 m
2 Bollards Flanking Junction Of Smith Square And Lord North Street
167 m
14, Cowley Street Sw1
169 m
Abbey (Canons') Garden
151 m
2 And 3, Cowley Street Sw1
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