- Duration
- 1.5–2 hours
- Guide
- Audio guide included
- The Abbey's own multimedia guide
- Access
- Reserved time slot
- Security check at entry
- Ticket
- Mobile ticket
- QR code on your phone
Free cancellation · Full refund up to 24 h before
- Reserve now, pay later
About this ticket
Timed entry to the church where every coronation since 1066 has taken place, with the Abbey's multimedia guide to its royal tombs, the Lady Chapel and Poets' Corner.
- Stand where monarchs have been crowned since 1066, and see the Coronation Chair made around 1300
- Look up at the stone fan vaulting of Henry VII's Lady Chapel, finished in the early 1500s
- Find Chaucer, Dickens and Thomas Hardy among the graves and memorials of Poets' Corner
- See the tombs of Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots, and the graves of Isaac Newton and Charles Darwin
What you'll see
- Nave: the Grave of the Unknown Warrior and, in St George's Chapel, the Coronation Chair made for Edward I in 1300–1301
- Quire and royal tombs: past the High Altar to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor, ringed by the tombs of medieval kings and queens
- Lady Chapel: the chapel Henry VII began in 1503, finished in 1516, with its fan-vaulted ceiling, the Knights of the Bath banners and the tomb of Elizabeth I
- Poets' Corner: the south transept, where Chaucer was buried in 1400 and Dickens and Hardy lie among more than 100 writers
- Cloisters and Chapter House: the medieval cloisters and the octagonal Chapter House of about 1246–1255, with its tiled floor and wall paintings
Good to know
- Hours
- Monday–Friday 9:30–16:30, last entry 15:30; Saturday 9:00–16:00, last entry 15:00. No sightseeing on Sundays.
- Getting in
- North Entrance on Parliament Square, through walk-through security. Join the line 15 minutes before your slot.
- Bags
- Nothing larger than cabin size, 55 × 40 × 20 cm. The nearest left luggage is at Victoria station.
- Accessibility
- Step-free by the North Door. There are 12 steps up to the Lady Chapel and royal tombs. Wheelchairs are lent free; ask a marshal.
- Services
- A working church: services and events can close areas, or the whole Abbey, at short notice.
The story
St Dunstan brought 12 Benedictine monks to Westminster around 960. Edward the Confessor rebuilt their church beside his palace, and it was consecrated on 28 December 1065, a few days before he died. William the Conqueror was crowned here on Christmas Day 1066.
Demolition of Edward's church began in 1245, when Henry III started the Gothic church you see today, consecrated on 13 October 1269. Henry VII's Lady Chapel followed in 1503–1516 and Nicholas Hawksmoor's western towers in 1745. UNESCO listed the Abbey with the Palace of Westminster in 1987.
Around 3,300 people are buried in the church and cloisters. King Charles III was crowned here on 6 May 2023, the 40th reigning monarch to be crowned at the Abbey.
How it works
- Book your date and timeReserve now and pay later: your booking is confirmed at once and we send a secure payment link within 24 hours.
- Pass security, then enterShow your ticket at the visitor entrance after the security check and collect your multimedia guide inside.
- Show your QR ticketOn your phone at the entrance or meeting point once your booking is paid. No printing needed.
What's included
Included
- Timed entry to Westminster Abbey and its cloisters
- The Abbey's multimedia audio guide (included in admission)
- Access to the nave, quire, royal chapels and Poets' Corner, as open on the day
Not included
- The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries (separate ticket)
- Verger-led tours
- Food and drinks
Know before you go
- No sightseeing on Sundays; the Abbey is open for worship only.
- Walk-through security; bags larger than 55 × 40 × 20 cm aren't allowed.
- Hours change on days with special services or events, and areas can close at short notice.
- Last entry is 15:30 on weekdays and 15:00 on Saturdays.
- Infants (0–5) go free; bring ID for children (6–17) in case it's checked.
Questions travellers ask
Can I cancel?
Free cancellation. Full refund up to 24 h before.
Where do I go?
Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA. Follow signs for the visitor entrance on the north side, facing Parliament Square; join the security line 15 minutes before your slot.
How long does it last?
1.5–2 hours.
Which languages?
Audio guide included (the Abbey's own multimedia guide)
What's included?
Timed entry to Westminster Abbey and its cloisters; The Abbey's multimedia audio guide (included in admission); Access to the nave, quire, royal chapels and Poets' Corner, as open on the day.
Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Your ticket is a QR code that you show on your phone.
When do I pay?
Reserve now and pay later: your booking is confirmed at once and we send a secure payment link within 24 hours.
Where to go
Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard, London SW1P 3PA
Follow signs for the visitor entrance on the north side, facing Parliament Square; join the security line 15 minutes before your slot.
Why book with us
- Flexible Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Cancel or reschedule online from your booking.
- Mobile ticket Your QR ticket appears on your phone once your payment is received.
- Secure checkout Encrypted checkout. No booking fees.