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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, 2025Inside the church is awesome with all of the stained glass windows and people who are buried there (so many famous, prominent people).
May 4, 2026Wear supportive shoes, as it’s a lot of standing on stone floors and waiting to enter smaller ambulatory wings or abbeys.
Mar 17, 2026Cathedral staff go above and beyond to answer questions and help you find tours and bookings.
Mar 22, 2026Easy purchase easy access
May 26, 2026The convenience of the app made it so easy to visit any attractions and there was a huge list to choose from.
May 10, 2026It is clear, with a good balance of quantity of information to allow for an enjoyable experience while learning about the Abbey
Dec 5, 2025- Explore London with The London Pass®Your London pass includes dozens of other top attractions, all for one money-saving price
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
Reservations
Booking required
Book your visit in the Go City app. Remember that your pass must be valid at the time of your reservation. You can book up to 10 days in advance of your visit.
Plans changed?
No problem. You can amend or cancel your booking 15 minutes prior to arrival.
If you fail to cancel or amend your booking within the cancellation period, your pass will be ineligible for a refund or rebooking.
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
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 Go City app for up-to-date closure information.
Upcoming schedule changes
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