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Westminster Abbey
Church and Monument
London
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out London and New York Habitat
"early to the evensong"(6 Tips)
"Coronation Chair"(8 Tips)
"Get the audio guide, it’s pretty insightful"(7 Tips)
"See tombs of kings and queens of the UK and learn a bit of history."(10 Tips)
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Otel.comApril 2, 2013The place became a popular venue for royal weddings when Princess Patricia chose it for her marriage to the Alexander Ramsay in 1919.
Nassos ConquesoOctober 27, 2016All right! Westminster Abbey! Hands down, best Abbey I've ever seen. Hey!
AlyssaOctober 1, 2011stay for evensong 5 p.m. weekdays and 3 p.m. Saturdays. Go to West Gate to queue 30 min prior and get a chance to sit with the choir. truly a great experience.
HISTORY UKJanuary 18, 2011Westminster Abbey was built by Edward the Confessor and completed just before his death in 1065. Since William the Conqueror all the kings & queens of England have been crowned here.
Priya TungrusJune 18, 2016As a Londoner I found the £20 ticket steep! Nice enough with lots of history but I still prefer St Paul's
Emanuelle HerreraApril 23, 2022Unfortunately you can't take photos. Enjoy this historical place and all the details around you.
STA Travel U.S.June 20, 2011TRAVEL FACT: This 700-year-old Gothic church contains over 600 monuments and memorials located right across the street from Parliament.
John-Paul DavisJune 2, 2018Beautiful building. I feel it closes to early. But it's an amazing sight.
National Maritime MuseumJuly 11, 2011Look out for the memorial to naval officer Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), who died searching for the North-West Passage sea route through the Arctic. His entire crew perished. Find your maritime story Read more
roslyn-nicole fordApril 7, 2014everyone should go to mass here at least once during their trip even if they aren't religious. and for a tour. No photography inside though
Elizabeth LeeNovember 21, 2014Closes real early at 6pm. Near Big Ben, so u can drop by both at the same time.
Carolin MaderMay 8, 2013Check sightseeing times beforehand. The cathedral is not always open to the public
Kelsey HayesMarch 22, 2011Beautiful church, absolutely must-see. Numerous major British figures are entombed here, from royalty to writers to scientists.- Ｌｅｏ DW8RApril 9, 2015I'm sure it's beautiful inside but 20£ per person is not cheap guys, even if everything in London is expensive.
BritannicaAugust 3, 2011Since William the Conqueror, every British sovereign has been crowned in the abbey except Edward V and Edward VIII, neither of whom was crowned
Humanist HeritageSeptember 18, 2010A number of humanists are buried or memorialised in the Abbey including Charles Darwin, Clement Attlee, Paul Dirac, Thomas Hardy, George Eliot, Shelley and Aphra Behn Read more
Igor OrshanskiyNovember 29, 2014Come 20 minutes before the opening and you will be one of the first.
! "NorthStar" !April 29, 2011The biggest event of all time, The whole world focus their eyes here to joy and celebrate to the Royal Wedding of prince Will & Kate, she is so beautiful.
Azalea RaeAugust 19, 2014Parking near the abbey costs 24£ for 4 hours *dies a little (read: a lot) inside.
Önder BingölNovember 9, 2014You can find the resting places of Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin within the abbey.
Jen KarrMay 22, 2011You simply must get the audio tour. Wandering around the Abbey w/o it simply leaves you incomplete.
Rose TylerDecember 27, 2010No cameras aloud on Sunday, but they'll let anyone sit in on service, which, with the acoustics and sheer magnificence of the place, is moving even to the non-religious.
Pricey if you pay the £20 entry fee - but free if you're going in to worship!
- Antique ArtNovember 4, 2015Take a step back in time with this 125-year old photo of Westminster Abbey. Read more
Kee SawOctober 16, 2019Really grand looking, did not go inside as entry fee of $20 plus pound was a bit stiff
Tomas VanekOctober 12, 2011One of the churches "friendly" to the public. Wednesdays closes at noon, Sat. closed as well.
Etienne JacquesJune 2, 2011Don't miss the Royal Wedding pictures exhibition located in the Chapter House within the Abbey.
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"Whenever I'm in these cloisters, I get chills. This Abbey has been around for over 1,000 years! It's an eerie and astonishing feeling being here. Take a few moments to just find a seat and meditate."
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"Really nice things on the lower level! Don't forget it's there"
Chris Carter 
"I created this foursquare spot, take a pic to show you actually went and aren't just doing a drive by check in. Respect Isaac Newton!"
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