Things to do in Big Ben (GB)
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St Stephen's Tavern (Restaurant)
10 Bridge St London SW1A 2JR United KingdomSt Stephen's Tavern is most popular around 4 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Tuesdays.
An iconic traditional pub in the heart of Westminster. Originally opened in 1875, the St Stephen’s Tavern is a traditional central London pub and restaurant, serving the heart of Westminster. It has been frequented by many notables, including prime ministers such as Baldwin, Churchill and Macmillan and even today boasts famous Politicians amongst its guests. The pub still has the original division bell which rings, warning MPs that there are only a few minutes to vote.
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Victoria Tower Gardens South (Park)
Abingdon StVictoria Tower Gardens South is most popular around 1 PM on Wednesdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Sundays.
Victoria Tower Gardens is a public park in the heart of Westminster, between the Houses of Parliament, the River Thames, Millbank and Lambeth Bridge.
Look out for a number of memorials celebrating freedom, including the Buxton Memorial which marks the abolition of slavery, and French sculptor Auguste Rodin’s Burghers of Calais.
And for children the Horseferry Playground includes a sandpit, dance chimes and a water play feature.
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St James's Café (Cafe)
Horse Guards Rd London SW1A 2BJ United KingdomSt James's Café is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
Our light, airy café is in the heart of the park, with great views over St James's Lake. Serving hot and cold drinks, sandwiches and salads, cakes and ice cream to enjoy on the terrace or takeaway in the park.
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The Household Cavalry Museum (Museum)
66 Horse Guards Ave Whitehall London SW1A 2AX United KingdomThe Household Cavalry Museum is most popular around 11 AM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 1,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.
Go behind the scenes of what you see on Whitehall, at the State Opening of Parliament, the Queen's Birthday Parade and many a Royal Wedding by looking directly into the 18th century working stables of the Monarch's Mounted Bodyguard. Only at the Household Cavalry Museum can you see these working stables, learn about the life and work of the Regiment (from the origins of the Life Guards to the service of Princes William and Harry with the Blues & Royals) and even try on the uniforms.
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Troia Southbank (Mediteranean restaurant)
Unit 3FVisitors usually stay 45 min to 1,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.
From Mediterranean to Middle Eastern cuisine, Troia Southbank is one of the best premier restaurant among London restaurants.
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The Cinnamon Club (Indian restaurant)
The Old Westminster LibraryThe Cinnamon Club is most popular around 7 PM on Tuesdays. Visitors usually stay 2-3 hours here.
The multiple award-winning Cinnamon Club in St James’ is like no other Indian restaurant you’ve visited. Set in the former Old Westminster Library – a Grade II listed building still with books lining the walls - it has a grandeur and character that perfectly compliments its outstanding food. The team of 18 chefs, headed up by Vivek Singh, have a creative approach and a distinctive knack of layering flavours with stunning presentation. The imaginative lunch and dinner menus change seasonally.
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