Westminster Abbey
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Visit Westminster Abbey today for one of the most extraordinary family days out in London
If you're looking for things to do in London for families and historic days out in London, then visit Westminster Abbey, one of the country's most recognisable and significant historic sites!
- Get up close to one of the most iconic landmarks in London
- Explore over a thousand years of history at one of the UK's most important historic buildings
- See the Coronation Chair, Poets’ Corner and the stunning Lady Chapel
- A multimedia audio guide will take you through the Abbey's fascinating history
- Choose from Morning Entry or Afternoon Entry tickets and book today
- Children under six do not need a ticket!
Book your Morning Entry or Afternoon Entry tickets to Westminster Abbey today and explore this fascinating site up close. Booking only takes a few clicks and tickets are delivered to you instantly via email and SMS.
What tickets can I buy for Westminster Abbey?
- Morning Entry Tickets
Weekdays (9:30am to 12:00pm)
Saturdays (9:00am to 12:00pm) - Afternoon Entry Tickets
Weekdays (12:00pm to 15:00pm)
Saturdays (12:00pm to 14:30pm)
Welcome to Westminster Abbey, one of the best historical places in London to visit
Westminster Abbey is London's most historic and revered religious building, that stands today as not only a place of worship, but a place of royal significance, as it's been home to many royal coronations, weddings and funerals.
On the outside, the grand towers and intricate design will captivate you with its air of majesty and timeless charm. Inside, a multimedia guide will take you through the Abbey's fascinating history. From 39 coronations, 16 royal weddings and 17 buried monarchs.
From the Coronation Chair where every monarch has been crowned since 1308, the Poet's Corner, named after the many famous poets buried on-site to the marvellous Gothic architecture to admire at every step, there's so much to be discovered at Westminster Abbey.
So many things to do near Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is right in the heart of London so is perfectly placed for you to plan other attractions and London sightseeing around it. Big Ben is just around the corner along with the Houses of Parliament. Just across Westminster Bridge you'll see the London Eye - not too tricky to spot!
Why not indulge a little and book tickets to the London Eye & River Cruise? That way you can see London from both sky and the river Thames. Sea Life Aquarium and Shrek's Adventure are just a stone's throw away too. We're sure you'll be able to fill your trip to London with lots and lots of things to do on your day out!
Morning Entry - Westminster Abbey Tickets
Enjoy one of Britain's most iconic royal sites with a multimedia guide when you buy Westminster Abbey tickets for morning entry
Afternoon Entry - Westminster Abbey Tickets
Enjoy one of Britain's most iconic royal sites with a multimedia guide when you buy Westminster Abbey tickets for afternoon entry
London,
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How to find us
By bus:
- The bus routes 11, 24, 88, 148 and 211 pass by the Westminster Abbey entrance. You can get down directly in front of the abbey.
- The bus routes 3, 12, 53, 53X, 87, 109, 159 and 453 also stop close to Westminster Abbey.
- Nearby bus stops are Parliament Square stop (1-min walk), Abingdon Street - Stop L (4-min walk), Westminster Station - Stop G (4-min walk) and Westminster Station - Stop A (5-min walk).
By train:
- The nearest train stations are Victoria and Waterloo.
- From the Victoria Station, get onto Wilton Road. It is then a 15-minute walk to get to Westminster Abbey.
- From Waterloo Station, you will have to head towards Westminster Bridge. It should take you about 18 minutes to get to Westminster Abbey from Waterloo station.
By tube:
- The nearest underground stations are at St. James Park and Westminster.
- From the St. James Park Station, get onto Victoria Street/A302. It is a short 5-minute walk from St. James Park Station to Westminster Abbey.
- From the Westminster Station, get onto Parliament Street. It is a 4-minute walk from this station to the abbey.
- Toilets
- Baby-changing facilities
- The Abbey Shop
- The Cellarium Café and Terrace
- Multimedia guide (included in the price of admission)
No pets are allowed, except guide dogs and assistance dogs
Yes, children 0-17 must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
As Westminster Abbey is a church and place of daily worship, you are asked by Westminster Abbey to show respect and sensitivity in the way you dress.
In winter, it can be quite cold inside the Abbey, so please dress warmly. It is also recommended that you wear sensible footwear, as the Abbey floor and steps are uneven.
Personal photography is permitted in the Abbey church and the Cloisters, but please do not use a flash or take pictures during services.
Video recording, extra lighting, selfie sticks and tripods are not permitted, and it is not possible to take photos in the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor, St Faith’s Chapel or The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
Westminster Abbey offers free admission to registered disabled visitors and their carer. Tickets are available on the door, on the day of entry and cannot be pre-booked.
- Wheelchairs: The site is wheelchair-accessible. There are wheelchairs you can use - please ask an Abbey Marshal when you arrive.
- Visually impaired visitors: There is an audio-described tour that has been created with the assistance of VocalEyes.
- Assistance dogs: Guide dogs, hearing dogs and assistance dogs are welcome.
- Visitors with hearing difficulties: The Abbey is equipped with a hearing loop system that covers the whole of the Abbey main building. This system is used at all Services.
- Accessible toilets: Accessible toilets are located in the cloisters and the lobby of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
Westminster Abbey is the UK's most famous church and has been the host of royal weddings, coronations and burials for almost a thousand years.
Today it is one of the most popular places to visit in London, but it also remains an important place of worship, a property of the British Crown and a treasure house of artefacts.
Yes, Westminster Abbey has been an Anglican Church since 1559.
There have been many famous weddings at Westminster Abbey throughout the site's history.
The first Royal wedding took place in the Abbey in November 1100 and other weddings at Westminster Abbey has included Elizabeth II & Philip Mountbatten in 1947, Prince William & Catherine Middleton in 2011 and Prince Harry & Meghan Markle in 2018.
There have been 39 coronations at Westminster Abbey since 1066 and 40 monarchs have been crowned.
The most recent coronation was in 2023, when Charles III and Camilla were coronated as king and queen at the Abbey.
Over 3,300 people are buried or commemorated in Westminster Abbey.
18 English, Scottish and British monarchs are buried in the Abbey, including Edward the Confessor, Henry III, Edward I, Edward III, Richard II, Henry V, Edward V, Henry VII, Edward VI, Mary I, Mary Queen of Scots, Elizabeth I, James I, Charles II, Mary II, William III, Queen Anne, and George II.
Other famous figures who are buried at Westminster Abbey include Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling and Charles Darwin.
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