Discover the secrets and history of the over 900-year-old church in the heart of London with the Westminster Abbey Tickets. Here, all the coronations of British monarchs have taken place since the 11th century and the scene of many royal weddings. It's also the burial ground of numerous British historical figures.
Description
Visiting Westminster Abbey is a must for all travellers that wish to understand the history of Britain. The church welcomes over one million visitors each year who are curious to explore the religious edifice where every British monarch has been coronated since William the Conqueror 1066. In the past decade, Princess Diana’s funeral was held in the Abbey and Prince William and Kate Middleton said "I do" before the eyes of millions.
You’ll admire the commemoration church's impressive Gothic structure and visit Lady Chapel, one of the Abbey’s most impressive chapels, as you enjoy an audio guide in English to learn all about this incredible site. You’ll also be able to appreciate The Coronation Chair up close, which has been used at every coronation ceremony since 1308.
Westminster Abbey is also famous for housing the tombs of renowned historical figures, including British kings and queens, statesmen, writers, poets and scientists. In the Poet’s Corner, you’ll find the tombs of great literary artists such as Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer and Rudyard Kipling. And the grave of the Unknown Warrior commemorates the sacrifice of all those who fell in the First World War. There is also a sanctuary dedicated to Emily Brontë, T.S. Eliot, Oscar Wilde and Jane Austen, among others.
Tour Options and Opening Hours
Although you'll have to enter at the time indicated on your reservation, please note the following opening hours of Westminster Abbey:
- Monday-Friday: 9:30 am-3:30 pm (last entry)
- Saturday: 9 am-3 pm (last entry)
The Abbey will close fully 1 hour after the last entry.
Galleries will be open 30 minutes after opening time.
When you make your reservation, you can choose one of the following options:
- Morning ticket: valid from Monday to Friday from 9:30 am to 12 pm and Saturdays from 9 am to 12 pm
- Afternoon ticket: valid from Monday to Friday from 12 pm to 3 pm and Saturdays from 12 pm to 2:30 pm
Advantages of purchasing this ticket
By buying a ticket to Westminster Abbey with us, you're ensured availability, since it's possible that if you wait to buy it directly at the monument on the same day, the tickets might be sold out. Please note that this is not a skip-the-line ticket, as the queue is the same for people with or without an advance ticket.
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