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Westminster Millennium Pier

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Westminster Millennium Pier is a pier on the River Thames, in the City of Westminster in London, UK. It is operated by London River Services and served by various river transport and cruise operators. It is located next to Westminster Bridge on the north bank of the Thames, and is close to one of London's most prominent landmarks, Big Ben.

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Westminster Millennium Pier
Victoria Embankment, City of Westminster Covent Garden

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Westminster Pier (Westminster Millennium Pier)

Victoria Embankment
SW1A 2JH City of Westminster, Covent Garden
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