Westminster (England)

Westminster (England), officially City of Westminster, borough of Greater London, southeastern England, on the northern bank of the Thames River. In Westminster are many of Britain's national government offices and residences, including the Houses of Parliament, No. 10 Downing Street (the prime minister's residence), Buckingham Palace, and Saint James's Palace. Also here are Westminster Abbey, many theaters, and such major art museums as the Tate and National galleries. Other notable landmarks include Hyde Park, Piccadilly Circus, Trafalgar Square, Belgrave Square, and the London Zoological Gardens. Population (2001) 181,279.