Westminster Women’s History Walk

Walk preview

Step 1: Start at the iconic Westminster Tube station. Admire the architecture of this award winning station.

Step 2: Exit Westminster Tube Station and grab your camera for a shot of the gorgeous Elizabeth Tower and Big Ben. Now head towards Whitehall.

Step 3: Here we have the first monument. The Women of WWII. Funded by Betty Boothroyd who won £1M on Celebrity Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.

Step 4: Head down Whitehall and peak through the gates into the famous Downing Street, home to the Prime Minister.

Step 5: Admire the iconic Grade II listed telephone boxes along here, designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott.

Step 6: Cross the road into Parliament Square, these are busy roads so use the pedestrian crossings provided.

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