City Location
Windsor
Tour methods
independent travel
Guide Language
Multilingual Guide
Tour duration
A visit of 2-3 hours is recommended.
Reasons for recommendation
Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is one of the most famous buildings in London, formerly known as St. Peter's Collegiate Church in Westminster. It is located in Parliament Square, next to the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben. This large Gothic abbey church is a traditional coronation ceremony site and the resting place of 17 British monarchs and eight former prime ministers. Westminster Abbey provides daily religious services for all and is over a thousand years old and is listed as a World Heritage Site. Whether it's its majestic architecture or important historical status, Westminster Abbey is an integral part of London.
coronation chair
Created for Edward I in 1296, the chair has been the coronation seat for every monarch since 1308, including Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II. It is the oldest piece of furniture in Britain still serving its original purpose.
Poets' Corner <br data-mce-fragment="1">The Abbey's Literary Corner is named after the burials of a large number of poets and writers, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Gib Lin and Thomas Hardy, as well as numerous memorial stones and busts dedicated to the likes of Shakespeare and beloved Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Royal Connections
Westminster Abbey has been a coronation church since 1066 and 17 monarchs are buried here. The abbey is also where William and Kate tied the knot in 2011.
Monday to Friday: 9:30am to 3:30pm (last admission)
Saturday: 9am to 3pm (last admission)
The monastery will be completely closed 1 hour after the last entry.
The gallery will be open 30 minutes after main opening times.
Reservation policy
Booking process
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Windsor
independent travel
Multilingual Guide
A visit of 2-3 hours is recommended.