From Buckingham Palace to Westminster Cathedral, Victoria puts you just steps from some of the most iconic sights and attractions in London. Dine at chef-driven restaurants, enjoy award-winning musicals and shop at one of the city’s biggest malls.
Things to do in Victoria
Step into Westminster Cathedral and be amazed by the beautifully painted ceilings and intricate mosaics. The striped brick-and-stone façade is instantly recognisable. Ride the lift up to the 64-metre-high Tower Viewing Gallery for a bird’s eye view over London.
Experience the Changing of the Guard fanfare at Buckingham Palace. The London landmark is a short stroll from Victoria Station. Self-guided tours take you behind the scenes of the iconic palace. You’ll visit lavish rooms like the Grand Hall, Italianate-style Green Drawing Room and cavernous Ballroom.
Catch a show at the famous Victoria Palace Theatre. It was built in 1910 and hosts a variety of plays and musicals, including global hits like “Billy Elliot” and “Hamilton”. Enjoy a glass of champagne in the lobby bar before finding your seat.
Discover 11 floors of shopping, dining and entertainment at Cardinal Place. The enormous, glass-fronted shopping centre is packed with British brands, including favourites like Boots, Accessorize, Monsoon and Marks & Spencer.
From Michelin-starred restaurants to high street staples like Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger and Pizza Express, Victoria offers a huge range of dining options. Treat yourself to afternoon tea at The Goring and sip ale at a traditional British pub complete with hardwood bars, stained-glass windows and gleaming brass taps.
Getting around Victoria
Victoria is pedestrian-friendly and easy to get around on foot. The neighbourhood is in the City of Westminster in Central London. Overland trains, as well as tube trains on the Victoria, District and Circle lines call at London Victoria Station. Red double-decker buses are a fast and affordable way to get around Victoria, while hop-on-hop-off sightseeing buses are also available. Long-distance buses depart from Victoria Coach Station. Victoria is a 30-minute drive from Heathrow Airport and 1.5 hours from Gatwick Airport.