During religious functions the abbey can close to visitors. Consult the opening calendar.
Check out the opening calendar for WESTMINSTER ABBEY first.
Westminster Abbey, the traditional place of coronation and burial site for English monarchs, from Harold II and William the Conqueror on.
Westminster is the burial site for kings, queens, poets and philosophers. The abbey was completed in 1050 and than rebuilt in Gothic style under Henry III, in 1245. The church is visited every year by more than one million visitors. It represents, together with the Tower of London, represents a symbol of the British monarchy.
Westminster Abbey. 20 Deans Yard - SW1P 3PA London.
Nearest Metro: Westminster Station - Bridge Street - St. James's Park Station
Free. Recommended 2 hours.
Closed: Easter saturday, Easter day, 1/1, 24/12, 25/12, 26/12.
Westminster Abbey is one of the essential stops when visiting London, as well as one of the city's most renowned buildings. It boasts over 1,000 years of history; in the 10th century, it was a place of worship for Benedictine monks. The tour includes an audio guide that will tell you the history of the abbey.
Glorious architecture
This magnificent Gothic building is a feast for the eyes, with some of the most impressive stained glass windows in the United Kingdom.
The coronation throne
The throne, built in 1296 for Edward I, has been used for the coronation of every monarch since 1308.
Poets' Corner
The Abbey's literary corner owes its name to the large number of poets and writers buried here, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling and Thomas Hardy.
Kings and queens
The Abbey hosted the wedding of William and Kate in 2011.
After confirmation this service is not changeable or refundable
Included
Westminster Abbey direct entrance from the North Door
Tower of London see the Crown Jewels
St Paul's Cathedral - Skip the line
Afternoon Tea at The British Museum
The Making of Harry Potter + London Self Guided Audio Tour
The Making of Harry Potter - Bus only
Windsor Castle Afternoon Tour from London
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