Westminster Hall, London | Nearby Attraction

Westminster Hall

📍 London, United Kingdom

Westminster Hall is a medieval great hall built in 1097 for William II that forms part of the Palace of Westminster in London. It features a hammerbeam roof commissioned in 1393 by Richard II and built by royal carpenter Hugh Herland, alongside remodelling by master mason Henry Yevele. Designated as a Grade I listed building, it survived both the 1834 fire and World War II bombing while maintaining its medieval structure.

About Westminster Hall

A medieval great hall and historic building that is part of the Palace of Westminster.

Located in London, United Kingdom, as part of the Palace of Westminster, with nearby landmarks including St Stephen's Tavern, the Boudica artwork, and The Red Lion.

Characteristics

Grade I listed building
Medieval structure
Contains a hammerbeam roof

Important Features

Hammerbeam roof built by Hugh Herland
Remodelling by Henry Yevele

Interesting Facts

Built in 1097 for William II and was one of the largest halls in Europe at that time.
The hammerbeam roof was commissioned for Richard II in 1393.
Survived the fire of 1834 and bombing in World War II.