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Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey

Church and Monument
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    Miguel S.
    "early to the evensong"(6 Tips)
    Martin K.
    "Coronation Chair"(8 Tips)
    Dan M.
    "Get the audio guide, it’s pretty insightful"(7 Tips)
    J L.
    "See tombs of kings and queens of the UK and learn a bit of history."(10 Tips)
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  • Otel.com
    Otel.comApril 2, 2013
    The place became a popular venue for royal weddings when Princess Patricia chose it for her marriage to the Alexander Ramsay in 1919.
  • Nassos C.heart icon on user image
    Nassos ConquesoOctober 27, 2016
    All right! Westminster Abbey! Hands down, best Abbey I've ever seen. Hey!
  • Alyssa
    AlyssaOctober 1, 2011
    stay 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 UK
    HISTORY UKJanuary 18, 2011
    Westminster 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 T.
    Priya TungrusJune 18, 2016
    As a Londoner I found the £20 ticket steep! Nice enough with lots of history but I still prefer St Paul's
  • Emanuelle H.heart icon on user image
    Emanuelle HerreraApril 23, 2022
    Unfortunately you can't take photos. Enjoy this historical place and all the details around you.
  • STA Travel U.S.
    STA Travel U.S.June 20, 2011
    TRAVEL FACT: This 700-year-old Gothic church contains over 600 monuments and memorials located right across the street from Parliament.
  • National Maritime M.
    Look 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
  • John-Paul D.heart icon on user image
    John-Paul DavisJune 2, 2018
    Beautiful building. I feel it closes to early. But it's an amazing sight.
  • James D.
    James DunnOctober 23, 2013
    So beautiful with so much history. Be sure to do the tour inside!
  • roslyn-nicole f.
    roslyn-nicole fordApril 7, 2014
    everyone 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 L.heart icon on user image
    Elizabeth LeeNovember 21, 2014
    Closes real early at 6pm. Near Big Ben, so u can drop by both at the same time.
  • Tammy C.heart icon on user image
    Tammy CusickJanuary 4, 2019
    Beautiful architecture and stained glass windows! Just amazing...
  • Caroline H.heart icon on user image
    Caroline HongApril 19, 2017
    Even though we went there early , the queue was ridiculously long!
  • H K.heart icon on user image
    H KOctober 6, 2019
    Join for sung eucharist on Sunday mornings.
  • Roy N.
    Roy NNovember 22, 2017
    Closed to visits on Sundays.
  • Carolin M.
    Carolin MaderMay 8, 2013
    Check sightseeing times beforehand. The cathedral is not always open to the public
  • Honza B.heart icon on user image
    Honza BurešJanuary 6, 2015
    Fantastic building. Many historical stories happened here
  • Kelsey H.
    Kelsey HayesMarch 22, 2011
    Beautiful church, absolutely must-see. Numerous major British figures are entombed here, from royalty to writers to scientists.
  • Humanist Heritage
    Humanist HeritageSeptember 18, 2010
    A 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
  • Leo D.heart icon on user image
    Leo DW8RApril 9, 2015
    I'm sure it's beautiful inside but 20£ per person is not cheap guys, even if everything in London is expensive.
  • Britannica
    BritannicaAugust 3, 2011
    Since William the Conqueror, every British sovereign has been crowned in the abbey except Edward V and Edward VIII, neither of whom was crowned
  • Igor O.heart icon on user image
    Igor OrshanskiyNovember 29, 2014
    Come 20 minutes before the opening and you will be one of the first.
  • Dan M.heart icon on user image
    Dan Mondragón SomeraAugust 3, 2020
    Get the audio guide, it’s pretty insightful
  • Eyal T.heart icon on user image
    Eyal TseitlinOctober 13, 2015
    The place is huge and is soaked with British history
  • ! "NorthStar" !
    ! "NorthStar" !April 29, 2011
    The 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 R.
    Azalea RaeAugust 19, 2014
    Parking near the abbey costs 24£ for 4 hours *dies a little (read: a lot) inside.
  • Jorge H.heart icon on user image
    Jorge HernándezAugust 2, 2019
    The architecture of the church is lovely.
  • Vicky
    VickyAugust 27, 2012
    unfortunately it's not allowed to take pics inside, but it's really beautiful
  • Önder B.heart icon on user image
    Önder BingölNovember 9, 2014
    You can find the resting places of Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin within the abbey.
  • Jen K.
    Jen KarrMay 22, 2011
    You simply must get the audio tour. Wandering around the Abbey w/o it simply leaves you incomplete.
  • Rose T.
    Rose TylerDecember 27, 2010
    No 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.
  • Rutger K.heart icon on user image
    Rutger KerstiensDecember 30, 2017
    Beautiful but incredible high ticket price.
  • M C.heart icon on user image
    M CJanuary 18, 2017
    The tomb of Isaac newton and Charles Darwin are here!!!!!! OMG
  • Marcus A.heart icon on user image
    Marcus AgarMarch 21, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Pricey if you pay the £20 entry fee - but free if you're going in to worship!
  • Marissa H.
    Marissa HansenDecember 26, 2012
    Breathtaking! Do not miss this on your trip to London.
  • Michael A.heart icon on user image
    Michael AnthonyOctober 22, 2016
    Very stunning. Worth it.
  • Aicha Le blog de Kat
    Great place to get a feel of British history!
  • Antonio L.heart icon on user image
    Antonio LippiAugust 19, 2014
    Magic place. Must be there once
  • Suzyheart icon on user image
    SuzyMay 2, 2016
    Really nice audio tour :)
  • Kee S.heart icon on user image
    Kee SawOctober 16, 2019
    Really grand looking, did not go inside as entry fee of $20 plus pound was a bit stiff
  • Antique A.
    Antique ArtNovember 4, 2015
    Take a step back in time with this 125-year old photo of Westminster Abbey. Read more
  • Brian L.
    Brian LaVigneSeptember 18, 2014
    Beautiful, a must see to believe
  • Magdalena M.
    It never ceases to amaze me how beautiful it is - outside&inside
  • Tomas V.
    Tomas VanekOctober 12, 2011
    One of the churches "friendly" to the public. Wednesdays closes at noon, Sat. closed as well.
  • Steve M.
    Steve MJuly 17, 2012
    Gorgeously inside and well worth the entry fee.
  • Gil G.
    Gil GatchSeptember 23, 2011
    The audio tour is FREE! it's a must to get the most from your visit.
  • Etienne J.
    Etienne JacquesJune 2, 2011
    Don't miss the Royal Wedding pictures exhibition located in the Chapter House within the Abbey.
  • Roberto C.heart icon on user image
    Roberto CataneoOctober 24, 2018
    The architecture is so beautiful!
  • Bien A.heart icon on user image
    Bien AlongOctober 6, 2017
    A must if you're visiting London
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