Westminster

City of Westminster sits at the heart of London on the north bank of the River Thames, covering the historic centre of government and large parts of the West End. Its streets are densely built with a mix of grand monuments, parks such as St James's Park, and busy shopping and theatre districts.

The borough contains the Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace, a concentration of world‑famous buildings that has earned parts of it UNESCO World Heritage status. It has been the scene of coronations, state ceremonies and political life for centuries, and its museums, galleries and theatres give it a powerful cultural pull.

Economically it combines government and civil service functions around Whitehall with high‑value commercial and residential neighbourhoods such as Mayfair and Marylebone, making it one of the wealthiest parts of the capital. Major transport hubs like Victoria station bring millions of visitors, and the borough also shows sharp contrasts between affluent streets and pockets of social housing, underlining its social variety as well as its historic importance.