London, Victoria

Tourist Information: Station Forecourt. Tel. 09068 663344.

Westminster Cathedral - Victoria Street (¼ mile)
The Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Archbishop of Westminster. This Byzantine style cathedral is famous for its mosaics, marble and music. Tel. 020 7798 9055.
Open*: Daily 0700-1900 (please check times at Easter and Christmas).
Website: www.westminstercathedral.org.uk

Royal Mews - Buckingham Palace Road (¼ mile)
One of the finest working stables with horse-drawn carriages and motor cars used for coronations, State visits and other ceremonial occasions. Tel. 020 7766 7300.
Open*: Apr-Oct, Daily 1100-1600, last admission 1515, but closed on some ceremonial days.
Website: www.royal.gov.uk

Queen's Gallery - Buckingham Gate (¼ mile)
Changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection, please see the website for details. Tel. 020 7766 7300.
Open*: Daily 1000-1730, last admission 1630, but closed between exhibitions.
Website: www.royal.gov.uk

Buckingham Palace - entrance off Buckingham Gate (½ mile)
The official London residence of Her Majesty The Queen. The 19 lavishly furnished State Rooms which form the heart of the working palace are open in the summer (pre-booking is advisable). The exterior of the palace can be seen through the railings from the roads throughout the year. The ceremonial Changing of the Guards takes place at 1100 daily Apr-Aug (every other day Sep-Mar). Tel. 020 7766 7300.
Open*: State Rooms open Aug-Sep, Daily 0930-1630 (subject to change at short notice).
Website: www.royal.gov.uk

Guards Museum - Birdcage Walk (½ mile)
This museum is at Wellington Barracks, the headquarters of the British Army's five Guards regiments. Displays depict battles in which the Guards have fought. Other exhibits include uniforms, medals and paintings. Tel. 020 7930 4466.
Open*: Daily 1000-1600, but closed on some ceremonial days.
The Guards Museum is ¼ mile from St James's Park Underground station.

Blewcoat School NT - 23 Caxton St (½ mile)
An early 18th century school for the poor, now the National Trust's London shop and information centre. Tel. 020 7414 3271.
Open*: M-F 1000-1730 (1900 Th Apr-Dec); also mid Nov-mid Dec Sat 1000-1600.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
The Blewcoat School is close to St James's Park Underground station.

Royal Hospital Chelsea - by bus (please see the map of Chelsea below)
Museum, Chapel, Great Hall, Courts and Grounds. Tel. 020 7881 5246.
Open*: M-S 1000-1200,1400-1600. Closed BH.
Website: www.chelsea-pensioners.org.uk
Bus: 170 from stop R to entrance, 6 minutes journey, M-S about every 10 minutes, Sun & BH every 15 minutes.
The Royal Hospital is ½ mile from Sloane Square Underground station.

National Army Museum - by bus (please see the map of Chelsea below)
The story of the British Army from Agincourt in the 15th century to peace-keeping today. Displays cover campaigns and battles plus the social history of the Army. Tel. 020 7730 0717.
Open*: Daily 1000-1730, but closed on a few days (see website).
Website: www.national-army-museum.ac.uk
Bus: 170 from stop R to entrance, 6 minutes journey, M-S about every 10 minutes, Sun & BH every 15 minutes.
The Museum is ½ mile from Sloane Square Underground station.

Chelsea Physic Garden - by bus (please see the map of Chelsea below)
The second oldest botanic garden in the UK. The 4 acre peaceful garden contains many rare and unusual plants. Medicinal plants and tender species are a speciality. Tel. 020 7352 5646.
Open*: Apr-Oct, WThF 1200-1700, Sun & BH 1200-1800.
Website: www.chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk
Bus: 170 from stop R, alight at the stop just beyond Swan Walk (see map). 6 minutes journey, M-S about every 10 minutes, Sun & BH every 15 minutes.
Chelsea Physic Garden is ¾ mile from Sloane Square Underground station.

Carlyle's House NT - by bus (please see the map of Chelsea below)
In a quiet residential area of London, this Queen Anne house was the home of the writer and historian Thomas Carlyle. The Victorian period decor, furniture, pictures and books are all still in place. Tel. 020 7352 7087.
Open*: Apr-Oct, WThF 1400-1700, SSu & BH 1100-1700.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 170 from stop R to Chelsea Embankment, Albert Bridge. 7 minutes journey, M-S about every 10 minutes, Sun & BH every 15 minutes.

Lindsey House NT - by bus (please see the map of Chelsea below)
An elegant 17th century house on the site of Sir Thomas More's garden. Tel. 020 7447 6605.
Open*: on only a few days each year, please see website.
Website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Bus: 170 from stop R to Chelsea Embankment, shortly before Battersea Bridge. 8 minutes journey, M-S about every 10 minutes, Sun & BH every 15 minutes.

Transport for London tel. 020 7222 1234.
National Rail Enquiries tel. 0845 748 4950.
Useful unofficial website: London Bus Routes

Other stations on the District line:
Acton Town - Hammersmith - Earl's Court - Sloane Square - Victoria - St James's Park - Embankment - Temple - Upney
Kew Gardens - Hammersmith - Earl's Court - Sloane Square - Victoria - St James's Park - Embankment - Temple - Upney
Wimbledon - Southfields - Earl's Court - Sloane Square - Victoria - St James's Park - Embankment - Temple - Upney