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Visit Westminster Abbey - Explore Over A Thousand Years of History!

Westminster Abbey, London

Suitable for 0-16 years

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Westminster Abbey is one of the world’s great churches, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Every year more than a million visitors from around the world come to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building. Thousands more come to worship at the daily services which are at the heart of life at the Abbey.

  • The Abbey is the burial place of many great men and women in history.
  • In the Nave is the Grave of the Unknown Warrior, honouring not only the fallen of the First World War, but also the millions who have died since in international military conflict.
  • In Poets’ Corner, you will be surrounded by memorials to writers including William Shakespeare, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters and many others.
  • Great scientists, musicians and politicians are also remembered in the Abbey, including Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, George Frederic Handel and Sir Winston Churchill.
Dates and Prices
Opening Times:
  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday - 9.30am - 3.30pm
  • Wednesday - 9:30am - 6pm
  • Saturday - 9:30am-1:30pm
  • Sunday - Closed

Price Information:

  • £9 for Child Ticket (Ages 6-16)
  • £20 for Adult Ticket
  • £17 for Concession Ticket
  • Children under 5 are free but must be accompanied by an adult
Need to Know
  • Monday to Friday – Due to daily service there will be no entry between 1200-1300. However visitors already in the Abbey do not need to leave during this time.
  • The Abbey is a fully working church and is therefore subject to closures at short notice. Please do check opening times before visiting.
  • To help make the most of your visit, an audio guide is offered free with your entry ticket. The tour is available in twelve languages, including English, French, German, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin and Japanese. The tour can be downloaded to your phone ahead of your visit, or you can pick up a hand-held guide when you arrive.
  • It is not possible to enter Westminster Abbey, either for worship or as a visitor, with large bulky items of luggage. Similarly, it is not possible to bring into services bags, rucksacks or suitcases that would not be classed as hand luggage on aircraft. Left luggage facilities are operated at Charing Cross and Victoria stations, both of which are within walking distance of the Abbey.
  • The Abbey is a working church please be aware before you visit that some of the areas may be dimly lit, much of the Abbey floor and steps are uneven so sensible footwear is advised also that there is low doorway access to some chapels.
  • Some areas of the Abbey are unavoidably inaccessible to people permanently confined to wheelchairs. Visitors should enter via the North Door, where there is a small ramped step.
  • Children are aged 6-16 years of age inclusive
  • Children under 5 are free but must be accompanied by an adult
  • For any queries call on +44 (0) 207 492 9978. Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm | Sat: 9am-7.30pm | Sun: 9am-7pm
  • In order to gain entry you must present a printed copy of your voucher.
  • No refunds or exchanges.
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Address and Contact Info

Westminster Abbey
20 Deans Yard, Westminster
London
SW1P 3PA

Nearest Station: Westminster
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