LONDON · UNITED KINGDOM
Westminster Abbey
Stop 05 of 18 on Travelhour's London walking day
About Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs. At least 16 royal weddings have taken place at the abbey since 1100.
Plan your visit
Westminster Abbey — tickets, hours & how to get there
Tickets & prices
Adult tickets from £30.00, child £13.00. Online tickets skip the box-office queue; free entry for worship services (no touring).
Opening hours
Monday–Friday 09:30–15:30, Saturday 09:00–15:00; closed to sightseeing on Sundays Last admission 1 hour before closing. Weekday afternoon evensong at 17:00 is free to attend.
How to get there
Westminster station (Jubilee, Circle & District lines) is a 4-minute walk. St James’s Park is 6 minutes.
Best time to visit
Weekday first thing (09:30) or after 14:00 — coach tours cluster mid-morning. The included audio guide takes 90 minutes. Allow 1.5–2 hours.
Insider tips
- Poets’ Corner, the Coronation Chair and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior are highlights — the audio guide sequences them well.
- Evensong at 17:00 (weekdays) or 15:00 (Saturday) is free and lets you see the nave without a ticket.
- Big Ben, Parliament Square and the Churchill War Rooms are all within a 5-minute walk.
Frequently asked
Westminster Abbey — questions travellers ask
- How much are Westminster Abbey tickets?
- Westminster Abbey tickets: adult from £30.00, child £13.00. Online tickets skip the box-office queue; free entry for worship services (no touring).
- What are Westminster Abbey opening hours?
- Westminster Abbey is open Monday–Friday 09:30–15:30, Saturday 09:00–15:00; closed to sightseeing on Sundays. Last admission 1 hour before closing. Weekday afternoon evensong at 17:00 is free to attend.
- How do you get to Westminster Abbey?
- Westminster station (Jubilee, Circle & District lines) is a 4-minute walk. St James’s Park is 6 minutes.
- Is Westminster Abbey worth visiting?
- Yes — Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Poets’ Corner, the Coronation Chair and the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior are highlights — the audio guide sequences them well.
- How long do you need at Westminster Abbey?
- Allow 1.5–2 hours to enjoy Westminster Abbey at a comfortable pace.
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