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Victoria Embankment Gardens, Whitehall Extension, Westminster
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Victoria Embankment Gardens, Whitehall Extension

  • 4.641 reviews
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A quiet, leafy oasis beside the Thames, Victoria Embankment Gardens (Whitehall Extension) offers peaceful lawns, mature trees and seasonal flowerbeds ideal for short escapes from central London. Expect historic monuments, sculptures and wide paths—perfect for picnics, photography and gentle strolls amid city sights. Visit to relax, watch wildlife and soak up a calm, verdant atmosphere close to government landmarks.

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When is the best time to visit Victoria Embankment Gardens, Whitehall Extension?

It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Victoria Embankment Gardens, Whitehall Extension indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Victoria Embankment Gardens, Whitehall Extension?

Victoria Embankment,Horse Guards Ave,London SW1A 2JL,United Kingdom.

Right now · 10:45 pm

Why it fits right now

Too dark for it.

Go Tuesday at 1 pm instead.

Worth knowing

  • Feels 7° out there
  • Hours unknown: check before you go

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Overcast

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Rain
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Wind
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  1. 11pmOvercast9°
  2. 12amLight drizzle10°
  3. 1amLight drizzle10°

The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Before you go

Plan your visit

Hours

Hours aren't listed. Call or check the website before you go.

Where and how

  1. 1 Victoria Embankment Gardens, Whitehall Extension
  2. 2 Paper Moon London · 2 min
  3. 3 The Spy Bar · 4 min
  4. 4 The Household Cavalry Museum · 4 min
  5. 5 River Thames · 5 min
Victoria Embankment, Horse Guards Ave, London SW1A 2JL, United Kingdom(opens the map)DirectionsTo WestminsterWebsitewestminster.gov.uk

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good with kids
  • Good for solo
  • Good for couples

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.6from 41 reviews

Known for

  • Sightseeing
  • Picnics
  • Photography
  • Gardens
  • Historic landmarks
  • Walking trails

The feel

  • Historic
  • Quiet
  • Spacious
  • Tourists
  • Pet owners
  • Family friendly

Around Westminster

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time