See where Winston Churchill lived, worked, and died - self-guided Winston Churchill London Walking Tour (with a map and a photo gallery!)

23 Dec

This London Walking Tour will take you to 13 different places in London related to Winston Churchill.

Distance to cover: 7.5 miles (12 km)

Next to each place associated with Winston Churchill in London, you will find a map with its location, and below you will find a map of the entire Churchill London Walking Tour described below.

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If you click on the map, a new window will open for live navigation in the field.

Please note there are a few more places in London linked to Winston Churchill than described in this walk. However, they are not within walking distance of each other. You can see them all in my other post: Churchill in London: 23 places in London connected to the most famous British Prime Minister

Using public transport (like Victoria Station tube station) to see the last two stops of this stroll will significantly shorten this walking tour.

However, if you can do the whole walk, you will have a chance to see plenty of beautiful London streets.

Like the one below…

In any case, enjoy the walk!

CHURCHILL’s WALK

Churchill was born outside London (in Oxfordshire) but he was no stranger to London from his early years.

His grandmother lived at 50 Grosvenor Square (now demolished).

His father, Lord Randolph Churchill (also a British statesman), was born in Belgravia (at 3 Wilton Terrace), worked at the House of Commons, and lived for almost 10 years at 2 Connaught Place near Marble Arch.

I recommend starting Churchill's London Walking Tour by seeing his first flat in London that he occupied as an adult.

Churchill’s first flat in London - 105 Mount Street

After finishing school Churchill spend several years in the army. After that, in 1900, 26-year-old Churchill moved to the second-floor apartment at no 105 Mount Street in Mayfair. For the first time, he lived there on his own.

From here, he also launched his political career.

He moved out from this address in 1905.

Despite no official sign indicating his residence here, the flat is easy to find as it is located above the Cigar Shop!

The first Churchill’s flat in London is located within walking distance from Green Park, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, and Bond Street tube stations.

It is a 10 min walk along one of the most beautiful streets of London. Plenty of great London architecture to see along the way.

**2. “Allies” - the (bench) statue of Winston Churchill and Franklin Delano Roosevelt on New Bond Street**

Before you see the next home of Winston Churchill in London, I encourage you to make a detour to the nearby New Bond Street to see the statue called “Allies”.

This is the first (and the best) opportunity on this walk to take a photo with the depiction of the famous British Prime Minister.

He sits on the bench with a cigar smiling. Next to him sits the president of the United States - Franklin Delano Roosevelt (also with a cigar).

They are two allies from Word War Two, hence the name of the statue.

This sculpture was installed here 30 years after Churchill’s death in 1995.

**3. Churchill’s first house in London - 12 Bolton Street**

In 1905, after moving out from 105 Mount Street, Churchill moved to a slightly bigger space, the red brick house at 12 Bolton Street.

During his stay at this address, Churchill married his wife, Clementine, on September 12th, 1908.

Churchill was 36 years old when he got married. Clementine was the only Churchill’s wife. They stayed married until he died in 1965. They were married for 56 years.

The first Churchill’s house is located only a 2 min walk from Green Park tube station.

4. Buckingham Palace

Now go through Green Park towards the official residence of the British monarch, iconic Buckingham Palace.

This is the next place connected to Winston Churchill to see on this walk.

On the balcony of Palace Buckingham, Churchill had his memorable moment of triumph.

On VE day (Victory in Europe day) on the 8th of May 1945, he joined the Royal Family here to publicly celebrate with the Londoners the end of WWII.

"London is like some huge prehistoric animal,
capable of enduring terrible injuries,
mangled and bleeding from many wounds,
and yet preserving its life and movement."

W.Churchill about London, in the aftermath of WW2

Now, go through St. James’s Park.

This is another great Royal Park in London.

I strongly advise walking along St. James’s Park Lake. Often, you can see there green parrots, pink pelicans, and many other friendly animals.

5. Old Admiralty House - Churchill’s official residence as the First Lord of the Admiralty (1913-15, 1939-40)

When you leave St. James’s Park, cross the Horse Guards Road, and you will see the Horse Guard Parade.

Churchill’s political career in London revolved around this spot.

Churchill is known mainly as a British War Prime Minister. However, throughout his long career as a politician, he filled many top government roles.

To the left, you can see the beautiful building called Old Admiralty House.

Churchill moved in to this place with his family in 1913.

Here, he welcomed to this world, his daughter Sarah (she was born in 1914).

Churchill lived here for two years. But 24 years later moved in here again, in 1939.

6. 10 & 11 Downing Street

11 Downing Street was his official home for 5 years (from 1924 to 1929) when he was a Chancellor of the Exchequer.

10 Downing Street was Churchill’s home twice when he was a Prime Minister between 1940- 1945 (during the Second World War) and from 1951 to 1955 (during his second term).

No 10&11 Downing Street are located behind secure gates. You can only see them from a distance. The main gate leading to this properties is on Whitehall (the street parallel to Horse Guards Road).

**7. Cabinet War Rooms (so-called Churchill War Rooms)**

During WW2, the New Public Office building (located not far from 10 Downing Street) became the top secret center of all war decisions.

Here Churchill spent most of his time working during the German air raids.

When the war ended, the so-called Churchill War Rooms were shut and later turned into a museum.

8. Parliament Square

Parliament Square is another of Churchill's important spots in London.

In St Margaret's Church, he married his wife in 1908.

The Palace of Westminster was his workplace for many years as a politician and in Westminster Hall, his coffin was laid in state for three days after he died in 1965.

And last but not least, the most famous Churchill statue in London is located here.

In a spot that he apparently chose himself before he died.

We have 4 more places to see: three more houses where Churchill lived and a great pub!

9. 1 Dean Trench Street

Now head towards Westminster Abbey. Before you reach the next Churchill's house, I recommend seeing Dean’s Yard - a lovely small green space near Westminster Abbey surrounded by beautiful buildings.

Dean’s Yard can be close to the public on some days.

Leave the Dean’s Yard by the back entrance leading towards Tufton Street, and follow this street until you reach Dean Trench Street. Here, at no 1, Churchill lived briefly from 1919 to 1920.

10. Morpeth Mansions

The red brick apartment block of 11 Morpeth Terrace was Churchill’s home between 1930 to 1939 (he occupied the top two floors of this building).

It was his last flat before he became a Prime Minster.

On the 3rd of September 1939, at this address, Churchill listened with his wife to the Chamberlain’s (UK Prime Minister at that time) broadcast announcing the declaration of war on Germany.

This house is marked with a circular plaque, and is located near Victoria Station.

11. Eccleston Square

Only a few min walk from Morpeth Mansions, you can find another beautiful building that Churchill once called his home.

At 34 Eccleston Square in Belgravia, Churchill welcomed to this world his first two children: daughter Diana (in 1909) and son Randolph (in 1911).

He lived here with his family between 1909 and 1913.

This house celebrates Churchill’s historical residency with a blue plaque.

There are two more places to see: the last Churchill’s house (when he died) and the iconic Churchill Arms Pub.

Now would be a good moment to jump into the tube at Victoria Station to save some steps.

If you continue to walk and precisely follow the map I provided at the begging of this post, you will see sone of the most beautiful parts of London. You will pass the impressive buildings of Harrods…

…Royal Albert Hall…

…and the Knightsbridge Barracks*.

*As a young man, Churchill was trained as a cavalry soldier. At Knightsbridge Barracks, he was mastering once his horse riding.

12. Hyde Park Gate - the house when Churchill died

The house at 28 Hyde Park Gate is the location where Churchill lived the longest from 1945 to 1965, with a 4-year break during his second term as a Prime Minister.

He died here at the age of 90, on the 24th of January 1965, after suffering stroke 12 days earlier.

Churchill’s residency in this place is honored with blue plaque.

You can find this house on a charming street called Hyde Park Gate, on the south side of Hyde Park.

The nearest tube stations are Gloucester Road and South Kensington.

13. The Churchill Arms - the pub!

You cannot do a Churchill-themed walking tour around London and not visit The Churchill Arms Pub, near Notting Hill Gate tube station in Kensington.

The pub was built in 1750 and was frequently visited by Churchill's grandparents - the 7th Duke of Marlborough and Lady Frances Anne Emily Vane.

Inside the pub, you will find plenty of Churchill's memorabilia…

This pub is also famous for its floral installations throughout the year and iconic Christmas displays.

Visiting The Churchill Arms pub is a perfect end to a Churchill-themed London Walking tour.

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INTERESTING READ

If you interested in reading more about Winston Churchill, I can recommend you a biography written by Andrew Roberts titled Walking with Destiny. It is a great read for anyone who is interested in this iconic historical figure.

Boris Johnson (once Prime Minister himself!) is known as a fan of Winston Churchill. He even wrote a book about his idol. It is called The Churchill Factor: How One Man Made History.