Westminster Abbey Guide: Sightseeing Admission, Prices & the Sunday Rule
1.5 - 2 h
Church & Royal Burial Site
Present church begun 1245
20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
£31.00
£28.00
Mon-Fri 09:30-15:30, Sat 09:30-15:00
Advance timed-entry booking is strongly recommended, especially during busy periods. Walk-up admission may still be possible, but waiting times can apply.
| Monday-Friday | Westminster Abbey | 09:30 - 15:30 |
| Saturday | Westminster Abbey | 09:30 - 15:00 |
Closed On: Sundays: open for worship services only — no paid tourist sightseeing admission is available. The Abbey can also close for special services at short notice as a working church.
Paid sightseeing admission is entirely separate from free worship/prayer access. When the full Abbey cannot be opened, a reduced 'Highlights Tour' is offered instead (adult/concession GBP 20.00, child GBP 8.00).
| Option | Price | Available Sundays? | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | £31.00 | No — worship only | Official site or on-site |
| Senior / student | £28.00 | No — worship only | Official site or on-site |
| Child (6-17) | £14.00 | No — worship only | Official site or on-site |
Overview & Visitor Introduction
Westminster Abbey is a working church and the traditional coronation and burial site of British monarchs, holding the tombs and memorials of monarchs, statesmen, scientists, and poets going back centuries.
Paid tourist sightseeing admission (£31.00 adult) is entirely separate from free worship/prayer access. Sightseeing is only available Monday-Saturday — on Sundays the Abbey is open for worship services only, with no tourist admission.
History & Significance
The present Gothic church was begun in 1245 under Henry III, replacing an earlier Norman abbey. Every British coronation since 1066 has taken place here, most recently in 2023.
The Abbey's Poets' Corner and numerous royal tombs make it one of the most historically significant single buildings in the country, alongside its ongoing role as a working church.
What to See: Top Highlights
The Coronation Chair
Used in coronations since 1308.
Royal tombs and Poets' Corner
Memorials to monarchs, scientists (Newton, Darwin), and writers (Chaucer, Dickens).
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
A separate timed add-on (£5.00 adult) with views over the Abbey from a medieval triforium.
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