Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket with Options
Description
The church as we know it today was founded by Henry III in the 13th century, who ordered the demolition of Edward the Confessor’s royal palace and a monastery situated on the site. In its place, a new Gothic cathedral was built that was consecrated in 1269: From now on, by decree of the King of England, Westminster Abbey was to be a place for the coronation and burial of monarchs. - Royal Tombs, Today, over 3,000 people are buried or memorialised at Westminster Abbey, including 30 monarchs and notable historical figures such as Jane Austen, Charles Dickens, Sir Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Stephen Hawking and Geoffrey Chaucer. - The Coronation Chair in St George’s Chapel is perhaps the most famous piece of furniture in the world. - Poet’s Corner - Explore the Lady Chapel & Chapter House - Royal Tombs - Unknown Warrior - Pyx Chamber - The Quire - Cloisters
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Explore over 1,000 years of history at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Westminster Abbey, England’s pre-eminent church and the site of every royal coronation since that of William the Conqueror in 1066: Plus, see the tombs of former monarchs and important figures from Britain’s history. Get your package to Westminster Abbey and explore a millennium of history, from royal coronations to poet’s tombs, all within this stunning Gothic masterpiece. Hear the Abbey’s stories in your language! An audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, and more brings history and stunning architecture to life. Meet the Coronation Chair, Britain’s oldest seat of power! Every monarch since 1308 has been crowned on this legendary throne, which is still used today. Britain’s greatest minds, from Newton to Dickens, rest in Poets’ Corner and the Abbey’s tombs the final home to over 3,000 historic figures.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Address: Westminster Abbey, 20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA
- Audio guides are available to pick up once you've entered the abbey and passed through security
- Your E-ticket is only valid for the date and time shown on the ticket
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please bring a valid photo ID/passport with you as it is required to be displayed at the entrance.
- No Show policy: Failure to report on time will result in a No Show, and no rescheduling or refund will be provided.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times for their safety and well-being.
- E-Tickets will be forwarded via Email by one day before the tour date. No need to print, you can show from smart phone itself.
- Westminster Abbey is a working church and sometimes subject to closure at short notice.
Reviews(111)
Amazing tour! So much to see inside Westminster Abby
Try to get in the queue early if you have the first time slot of the day. This is only the ticket, there is no tour guide to meet like the instructions state. Just go to the queue.
This was a great experience. Well worth the entrance fee . I stayed four hours so much to see . Recommend visiting .
The tour was so much fun, and our guide Arne was fantastic
My husband and I were waiting at the area Dean’s Yard to meet with our tour guide. We did not locate him. I then called him and was not able to understand him and where he was. After speaking to him by telephone, his number was removed from the site so I could not contact him again, nor able to message him. I was able to get into Westminster Abbey with tickets. I would like to be refunded for my tickets since we paid for a tour guide and did not have one for the tour.
Be extremely careful when booking - the default date thar fills in might be incorrect and Noone will help you once booked. I wrote to both viator and the tour operator but noone helped. This is the problem when dealing with a computer rather than an actual person.
I have to complaine. The day before the tour was to comence I received a message you cannot make it on the date and time I already had tickets for and suggested other slots but those did not fit into my plans. So I expect to be fully refunded. Pls respond to this message.
Another must do activity in London. So much to see. Smooth entry with ticket and self guided tour at your own pace. Very enjoyable.
We did the audio tour at 9.30 , such a good time as it’s not quite so busy. It was wonderful and so interesting. Well worth it
Beautiful building minimal queue we went at 10 am So pleasant temperature Audio guide very useful didn’t realise so many graves there didn’t feel very spiritual
