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Pimlico, London — Area Guide & Where to Stay
Pimlico is a district of Central London in the City of Westminster, built as a southern extension of Belgravia, with Tate Britain at its edge.
About Pimlico
Where to stay in Pimlico
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Pimlico is one of Central London's quieter quarters, set within the City of Westminster. Stay here for calm within walking distance of the museums and galleries, with Tate Britain only minutes away on foot. Grander Belgravia lies to the north.
The great set-pieces of Westminster, from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace, sit an easy walk away for anyone who wants the ceremonial city close at hand.
About Pimlico
What are the main landmarks in Pimlico?
Pimlico's landmarks centre on Tate Britain and a set of parish churches. Tate Britain holds the national collection of British art near the district's edge. St James the Less rises above the streets nearby, and the Church of St Barnabas and St Stephen's Church serve the surrounding terraces of the district.
Grand Westminster stands close by.
What is the history of Pimlico?
Pimlico was built as a southern extension of neighbouring Belgravia. Its long, regular streets were laid out within the City of Westminster, and the parish churches of St James the Less and the Church of St Barnabas rose to serve the growing district. The pattern was planned, not piecemeal.
That ordered grid still shapes Pimlico, giving it the even terraces and open squares that set it apart from older parts of London.
Where is Pimlico?
Pimlico lies in Central London within the City of Westminster, set south of Belgravia with Tate Britain marking its edge.
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Updated July 2026