West
Warm spaces in the west of the city.
Published: 25 November 2022
Last updated: 9 January 2023
We've created an interactive map so you can find information about warm spaces across Westminster. You can use the map to find them by what's near you, or by what type of space they are, be it a library, cultural or community centre.
Use our interactive map to see warm spaces across the city
Paddington Library and Children's Library
Paddington Library is open every day and hosts events, with computers for use as well as study areas. The main library is located at Porchester Road, W2 5DU
The Children's Library is open Monday to Saturday, and is located at Westbourne Park Baptist Church, Westbourne Park Villas, W2 5EA
Fitzrovia Community Centre
The Fitzrovia Community Centre is a community hub which brings together local residents, businesses, public services and community organisations to share skills, talents and ideas.
Fitzrovia Community Centre, 2 Foley Street, London, W1W 6DL
The Photographers' Gallery
The Photographers' Gallery is is the country's most important centre for photography in all its forms. The gallery also includes a cafe and bookshop, and hosts talks and events. Entry to the gallery is free on Friday's after 5pm, and there are other concessionary entry rates available.
16-18 Ramillies Street, London W1F 7LW
London Advocacy Group
London Advocacy Group Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
St. Vincent’s Family Project
St Vincent's Family Project supports young families in Westminster. Meals are being provided plus spaces for play and learning, including a Sensory Room and ball pool play area.
Every Thursday from 10am to 2:30pm.
St. Vincent’s Family Project, Methodist Central Hall, Storey’s Gate, SW1H 9NH
Westminster Chapel
Westminster Chapel is open Mondays from 11am to 3:30pm and provides meals as well as a range of games.
Westminster Chapel, Buckingham Gate, W1E 6BS.
Mayfair Library
Mayfair Library is open Monday to Saturday and hosts events for adults and children. There are computers for use as well as study areas.
25 South Audley Street, W1K 2PB
Charing Cross Library
Charing Cross Library is open everyday and hosts events for adults and children. There are computers for use as well as study areas. The Westminster Chinese Library is also based here.
4-6 Charing Cross Road, WC2H 0HF
Westminster Music and Reference Library
Westminster Music Library and Westminster Reference Library are open Monday to Saturday and hosts events for adults and children. There are computers for use as well as study areas.
35 St Martin's Street, WC2H 7HP
Royal Academy of Arts
The Royal Academy of Arts was founded in 1768 and hosts exhibitions covering art in all its forms. There are free exhibitions to visit, as well as a cafe and a shop.
Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BD
Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House have regular, free lunch time performances across the winter months.
National Gallery
The National Gallery's permanent collection is free to visit. The gallery also hosts free events.
Trafalgar Square London WC2N 5DN
Institute of Contemporary Arts
The Institute of Contemporary Arts is home to experimental visual art, performances and film. Most exhibitions are free for Westminster residents, and there are concessionary prices for residents for most films and events.
The Mall, St. James's, London SW1Y 5AH
Victoria Library
Victoria Library is open Monday to Saturday and hosts events for adults and children. There are computers for use as well as study areas.
106 Buckingham Palace Road, SW1W 9UD
Somerset House
Somerset House is hosts events in its courtyard, a winter ice rink and the Courtauld Gallery. Their current exhibition 'The Horror Show!' is free for Westminster residents on Tuesday and Wednesday. They also have affordable co-working spaces.
Royal Albert Hall
Every Monday morning from 12 December 2022 until Monday 27 February 2023 the Royal Albert Hall will open it's doors to residents.
Located in the Verdi Restaurant which is at Door 12, Bays 4 and 5. There is capacity for 70 people from 10am to midday, with refreshments including tea, coffee and biscuits.