Capture the palatial staircase, ornate ceiling details and enormous windows pouring in sunlight at this historic building.
Plan
Overview
Skill level
Moderate
Accessbility
Hours
10AM-4PM (varies each year)
Fee
Free
Pack
Wide-angle lens (16mm)
How to get there
N51° 30' 11.0952"W0° 07' 39.3168"
The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office is not usually open to the public, however during the Open House weekend in London, access is granted. It is advised to go as early as you can to avoid long queues. Once you are inside, you'll be guided to this staircase.
By London Underground:
- Closest station: Westminster Station (via Circle, District or Jubilee lines)
- Head south on Parliament St/A3212 toward Great George St/Parliament Square/A302/A3214
- Turn right onto Great George St/Parliament Square/A302/A3212/A3214
- Turn right onto Horse Guards Rd
- Slight right and then take the stairs to enter the building
Address:
Foreign & Commonwealth Office, King Charles St, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A 2AH
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