V1 : Mar 10 V1 : Jubilee Greenway Directions: Starting at Bridge, go under the bridge through a Section 9 subway which becomes obvious once you approach the steps. Carry on along Albert Embankment, with St Thomas’ Hospital A on the left and the

Westminster Bridge to on the right.

Cyclists must follow an alternative route along Road, turning right to cross and then right onto . Rejoin the walking route at the Houses of Parliament.

Start: (TQ305796) St Thomas' Hospital was originally founded early in the 12th century as part Station: Westminster (tube) or Westminster of the Priory of St Mary Overie and was rededicated to St Thomas the Millennium Pier (Thames Clipper) Martyr and then to St Thomas the Apostle. In 1871 it was moved from Finish: Buckingham Palace (TQ291797) Southwark when the railway arrived to its present site on the South Bank. Station: St James’s Park (tube), (tube) or (tube) At the next bridge, swerve slightly to the left to come up to the pavement Distance: 2.2 miles (3.5 km) and turn right to cross the Thames over Lambeth Bridge. At the other side, either take the two flights of broad steps immediately down on the right into Victoria Tower Gardens (past a play area) or carry round the corner slightly Introduction: The political and ceremonial heart of England is showcased onto Millbank for a step-free route into the same park via a gate. in this fitting final section, with some of Britain’s most iconic architecture: , , St James’s Palace, , numerous memorials – a snapshot of history from every angle. Walk through Victoria Tower Gardens B towards the Houses of Parliament and . At the end, go through a gate back onto the pavement and turn right. Cross over the pedestrian crossing here and turn right again towards This is the ninth section of the Jubilee Greenway. Although it is short, it is . C The Houses of Parliament and Big Ben will then be packed with history and famous buildings. It is the section which completes on the right. the route back to Buckingham Palace after the 60 kilometres of the Jubilee Greenway. St Margaret’s Westminster and Westminster Abbey are over to the left, as well as a panel. St Margaret's Westminster is between Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square. It is often called 'the parish church of the House of Commons', as it is so close to the Houses of Parliament, and is frequently used for political memorial services as well as society weddings.

Leave Parliament Square by the opposite corner that was entered; if the other Jubilee Walkway panel with tactile information is reached, turn away from Big Ben up Great George Street, and then turn right into Road.

Enter St James’s Park through the first gateway on the left and walk up the east side of the park, parallel with Horse Guards. The Victoria Memorial and Buckingham Palace are in view at the top of the Mall. The Victoria Memorial commemorates (1819-1901) and was designed by Sir Aston Webb, who was responsible for the re- On the right are the Cabinet War Rooms, established in the summer of 1938 landscaping and improvement of the Mall and the facade of Buckingham and now open to the public, also Whitehall and 10 , the Palace. Work began in 1903 and the memorial was unveiled by King of the Prime Minister. George V on 16 May 1901. It’s made of 2000 tons of marble and 800 tons of granite. Shortly, a square opens out on the right hand side, this is Horse Guard’s Parade. D Walk around the Queen Victoria Memorial to stand once again in front of Buckingham Palace – back at the start of the Jubilee Greenway. On arriving Horse Guards was originally a small guardhouse in 1649 in the tilt-yard of there, the route has been completed. the . This was replaced between 1663 and 1665 with a larger building and the present building was designed by and constructed between 1750 and 1758. The annual Queen’s birthday parade or ‘’ takes place on . Often there are other parades here so listen out for military bands.

Keep straight ahead, following the Jubilee Walkway through St James’s Park.

Cyclists are not allowed on the route in St James’s Park. Instead, follow , then turn left onto The Mall. At the big roundabout by Buckingham Palace dismounting might be preferable and walk across the pedestrian crossings rather than go all the way round with the traffic. Arrive at Buckingham Palace, the end of section 9. To continue on section 1, keep the Victoria Memorial on the right and cross Constitution Hill to join a cycle path.

Continue on towards the Mall, the broad avenue ahead. Staying inside St James’ Park, turn left and proceed up towards Buckingham Palace, parallel with The Mall.

On the other side of The Mall are the Duke of York steps with a statue of Prince Frederick, brother of George IV, on the top, Terrace, part of ’s design for the area and the memorial to King George VI and his wife Queen Elizabeth. There are also other buildings with Royal connections along here. Jubilee Greenway Section 9 (Westminster Bridge to Buckingham Palace) page 2 www.walklondon.org.uk