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10 Downing St

Free

10 Downing Street has been the official residence and office of the British Prime Minister since the 1730s, its plain black door one of the most photographed doors in the world despite being seen only from a distance today, since a permanent security gate at the end of the street closed public access in the 1980s. Visitors can't approach the door itself, but the gated view down Downing Street from Whitehall is enough to draw steady interest, reflected in the data's high must-see score despite the brief, entirely free visit. It's best treated as a two-minute stop worked into a longer Whitehall walk toward Parliament Square rather than a destination on its own.

✨ Reasons to go

  • 1The building has served as the Prime Minister's official residence and office since the 1730s.
  • 2Its black door is among the most photographed doors in the world, despite being viewable only from behind security gates since the 1980s.

💡 Good to know

  • 1Approach from Whitehall, since the street itself is closed to the public behind security gates
  • 2combine it with the nearby Cenotaph, Horse Guards Parade and Banqueting House along Whitehall
  • 3don't expect to get close to the door itself, as photos are taken from behind the gates.

⏱️ Typical visit

10 min

🕰️ Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

🚶 Walking intensity

Easy pace

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Address

10 Downing St, London SW1A 2AA, UKGoogleApple
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Booking

Walk-in