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Westminster Abbey
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Enjoy access to Westminster Abbey, the site of the Royal Wedding, Britain's official coronation church and UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What visitors are saying
4.7Amazing history and beautiful church.
Sep 12, 2025Knowledge and friendly staff, and definitely worth your time!
Jun 28, 2025It was very nice to have the order you walked thru set up with ropes to guide you
Sep 12, 2025It is clear, with a good balance of quantity of information to allow for an enjoyable experience while learning about the Abbey
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What you'll do
Just a short walk from the Thames, Westminster Abbey is a must-see and a significant structure in British history. This beautiful gothic church is a UNESCO World Heritage Site popular with many visitors to London. Complete with paintings, stained glass windows, and other religious artifacts, Westminster Abbey owns the most important collection of monumental sculpture anywhere in Britain.
Westminster Abbey highlights
Sermons
The life of the abbey revolves around worship; Morning Prayer, Evensong, and the Eucharist. The services are open to the public of any religious denomination.
Music
Westminster Abbey has been actively musical since the monks of the tenth century, to the daily choir singers of today, the Choir of Westminster Abbey. The earliest pair of organs were installed in 1304 in the Lady Chapel. Some of the most celebrated British musicians, organists, singers and composers have been linked to the Abbey throughout their careers.
Bell Ringing
Since the first established bell ringing group in 1255, the Brethren of the Guild of Westminster, the bell ringers of today are comprised of a volunteer group who ring on special occasions such as saint’s days, church festivals, and Royal and Abbey anniversaries.
Flag Days
On top of the North Tower, constructed between 1722 and 1745, sits a flag pole that flies various flags throughout the year for different occasions. The flags consist of; the Commonwealth Nations, the Flag of St Peter, the Abbey Flag, the Union Flag, the Flags of the National Saints, the Royal Air Force Flag, and the Royal Standard.
What to look out for at Westminster Abbey
Scientists' Corner
Memorials for Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking in Scientists' corner.
Statues
Westminster contains impressive statues and monuments from the Virgin Mary holding a baby Jesus to the grave of the unknown warrior.
Famous faces
Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, Dr. Samuel Johnson, and Charles Darwin are buried in the Abbey.
Facts
In 2011 it was the venue for the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.
It’s been the nation’s Coronation church since the crowning of William the Conqueror in 1066.
The previous monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned on King Edward’s Chair, as has every monarch since 1308.
There are 450 tombs and monuments in the Abbey.
The Chapter House has one of the country's oldest doors dating back to 1050.
If you look closely, the walls are littered with schoolboy graffiti from the 1700s-1800s.
What's included
Admission to Westminster Abbey
Access to all Chapels, the Nave, Poets’ Corner, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Chapter House and College Garden
Visit the tombs of Elizabeth I, Henry VII, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens and many more
See the famous Coronation Chair
Multimedia guide available in 14 languages
Skip-the-line entry and tour guide not included
Where you'll be
20 Deans Yard, Westminster, London, GBHow to get there
London Underground: St James's Park (District or Circle lines) or Westminster (District or Jubilee lines)
Standard opening hours
During Easter Holidays (April 1–6, 2026), June, July, August and the Christmas period (December 20-January 3):
Entry to Westminster Abbey with your pass is only available from 1PM.
All other periods during the year:
Entry to Westminster Abbey with your pass is available from 9:30AM Monday-Friday and 9AM on Saturdays.
Access is granted subject to capacity. The Abbey may close for ceremonial events and services, sometimes at short notice, especially in December. Please check the website for up-to-date closure information.
Closings & holidays
Upcoming schedule changes:
April 3 - Closed for Good Friday
April 25 - Closed for service
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