Westminster Abbey London
Westminster Abbey is a world renowned location of Coronations, Royal Weddings and Funerals
With over 1000 years of history and its beautiful and intricatic Gothic architecture Westminster Abbey in London is interesting on many levels. Its origins go back to about 960 AD when twelve Benedictine monks were established on the banks of the Thames River. Since 1066 AD, Westminster Abbey has served as the coronation church and as the burial place for seventeen monarchs.
Construction of much of the current Abbey took place between 1245 and 1517 with the west towers being added between 1722 and 1745. The architectural style is primarily Anglo-French Gothic. With all of its ornate architectural detail and stained glass, the Inside of the Abbey is striking to say the least, making it a fitting home to the many treasures of fine art and textiles within.
Westminster Abbey is usually open to visitors for an admission charge on Monday thru Saturday except during religious holidays and special events. Visiting hours usually start at 9:30am however closing times vary from day to day so you should see there official website from the link below to confirm times.
There are many other attractions within easy walking distance of the Westminster Abbey. Some of these include the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben, Horse Guards Building and Parade, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Cathedral, Saint James's Park, and Hyde Park. These attractions can be nicely combined into a memorable one or two day walking tour.
For more information about visit this beautiful London landmark visit their official website linked above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: You can view the outside for free, however there is an entry fee to explore the inside.Address: Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA, UK
Phone: 020 7222 5152
Official Website: Westminster Abbey London
Westminster Abbey London Reviews
Rated out of 5
Beautiful place to visit with family. There’s an audio tour for adults and one for kids.
For King Henry VIII fans there’s some interesting trivia info even though he’s not buried here.
It’s a little tomb like because of how many people are buried inside but it’s beautiful.
I recommend taking the extra tour upstairs for 5 pounds more. Pictures are not allowed but the artifacts are spectacular and it’s more like a museum than the mausoleum below.
Brittany Lindsay - 4 weeks ago
Absolute highlight of London. A MUST see. An easy self-guided tour takes you through the whole Abbey and this space is filled with beauty and history. Get tickets in advance (we got there in the morning when it opened and they were already sold out for the day).
dt. haase - a week ago
There is an entrance fee for Westminster Abbey, but it is absolutely worth it. Pre-purchasing tickets is much better and more convenient; otherwise, you may have to line up and wait for quite some time. There are guide devices available in many different languages, so as you walk in, the audio and video guides help you understand the stories behind each space. The Abbey is filled with historical tales and symbols. Westminster Abbey itself is a significant cultural and religious symbol of England.
They still hold worship services three times a day, which tourists can join. I strongly encourage you to come and see the inside!
Sun Ju Kim - 2 weeks ago
Westminster Abbey is a mystical site. It is wonderful to walk surrounded by centuries of history. It's definitely a must-see site if you want to experience history up close. The staff are lovely and very willing to help. Although there are always many visitors, everything is very well organized so that you can visit each space.
Euda Luisa Toural - a week ago
The Westminster Abbey was an amazing experience. To walk amongst such great history was pure joy.
You need to spend at least 1.5 hours here to soak it all in. There's so much history and information. You are given an audio guide when you come in and that really helps.
Many monarchs and famous personalities have been buried here. So do take your time and look for them. We were so excited to see The coronation chair .
The crowd is well managed. A good tip would be to finish off with the change of guards at Buckingham palace and move onto see the Westminster Abbey. It is at a walkable distance.
A must visit place while you are visiting London. Highly recommend.
Valine Lopes - a month ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Circle, District and Jubilee Line | Westminster Station | 3 Minutes |
How to get to Westminster Abbey London by Tube
From Westminster Station take exit No 6. You will see Westminster Abbey to your left just across the park.
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