Explore Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is not only an architectural masterpiece from the 13th to 16th centuries but also an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The magnificent church presents a unique pageant of British history.
Amongst other treasures you will find the shrine of St. Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, and countless memorials to the famous including Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling, Laurence Olivier, William Shakespeare, Isaac Newton, and Charles Darwin.
The Abbey has been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen royal weddings. Today it is still a church dedicated to regular worship and to the celebration of great events in the life of the nation.
Learn about the church's fascinating history with a free audio guide (available in 12 languages) which lasts about 60 minutes.
You may be asked to wear a face covering out of consideration for those around you. So please bring a face mask, just in case. 
Social distancing has now been removed. However, we ask you to be mindful of others and their space. 
Please be ready to make on-site payments using a contactless bank card, rather than cash, where possible. 
Organiser politely request that you refrain from visiting the attraction should you start displaying any of the symptoms associated with COVID-19. Please contact Guest Services should you need to amend your booking. 
All areas that visitors touch are frequently cleaned. 
Employes may wear Personal Protective Equipment to protect both visitors and staff. 
You may be asked to present proof of being fully vaccinated or that you have recovered fully from COVID 19. So just in case, please bring a valid and updated COVID Pass. 
