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Victoria is a walkable, economical neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. With hotels and hostels to suit everyone's tastes, Victoria serves as a good starting point for exploring the greater London area.

Sightseeing around Victoria

The area's storied past is told through the monuments and historic sites, while local museums and theaters add a sense of refinement. Stroll the halls at Queen's Gallery, Tate Britain, or Florence Nightingale Museum. You can buy tickets to live performances at Victoria Palace Theatre, Apollo Victoria Theatre, and Her Majesty's Theatre. Westminster Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Victoria Tower are monuments worth a look. Notable landmarks include Royal Mews, Westminster Abbey, and Lambeth Bridge. Bring the family to London Aquarium, London Dungeon, and London Zoo.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. St. James Park, Green Park, or Victoria Embankment Gardens are ideal spots to enjoy the outdoors. Explore nature at Highbury Fields and Clissold Park. With a shopping trip to Harrods, Beauchamp Place, or Selfridges, you might find that perfect souvenir. Kennington Oval, Borough Market, and Smithfield Market are other spots for some local fun.

A few of the area's most popular attractions are Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, and London Eye. You can also stop by St. James's Square, Parliament Square, and Cabinet War Rooms.

Getting around Victoria

If you want to get around the city, St. James's Park Underground Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Victoria Underground Station and Pimlico Underground Station. If you want to head out of town, you can hop aboard a train at London Victoria Rail Station.

Victoria is 8 miles (12.9 km) from the airport in London (LCY-London City). You can also fly in and out of London (LHR-Heathrow), which is located 13.6 miles (21.8 km) away.

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