Westminster Abbey
Dean's Yard, Westminster,  SW1P 3PA
Telephone: 020 7222 5152
info@westminster-abbey.org Email info@westminster-abbey.org
 
Location Map of Westminster Abbey
 
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II, Richard II, Charles II and William III are buried in Westminster Abbey. And there's some speculation over whether the remains of Edward V (murdered by Richard III?) is among the 17 monarchs who rest here - DNA testing has proved inconclusive. That aside, every one of these royal deaths tells a story and where better to relive it than in this world-famous medieval abbey. The setting for almost every coronation since 1066 - 38 to be precise - the abbey has also formed the burial ground for statesmen, scientists, musicians and poets. Approximately, 3,300 people are said to have been buried in the church, including Chaucer, Sir Isaac Newton, Laurence Olivier and Charles Dickens. Stunning Gothic architecture, the fascinating literary history represented by Poets' Corner, the artistic talent that went into the statues, murals, paintings and tombs and the fantastic stained glass combine to make Westminster Abbey the most enduringly stunning of London's churches and a treasure trove of royal history.
 
What's On at Westminster Abbey
 
Westminster Abbey Midnight Mass, Christmas Carols & Services
24th December 2009 - 25th December 2009
Pack inside one of London's most famous landmarks for an...
Visiting Westminster Abbey
 
 
Opening Times
Mon to Sat 9.30am-3.30pm | Open Sundays for services.
 
Ticket Prices
£15 (Adult), £12 (Concessions), £30-£42 (Family), £6 (Under 18s)
 
Travel
 
Underground Stations
Westminster Tube (5 minutes)
St James's Park Tube (6 minutes)
Railway Stations
Charing Cross Railway Station (14 minutes)
Victoria Railway Station (17 minutes)
 
 
 
Car Parking
 
Abingdon Masterpark (2 minutes)
Trafalgar Masterpark (13 minutes)
 
 
Alternative Historic Buildings Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Sights and Attractions
Jewel Tower
Abingdon Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P
2 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of ...More...
 
London Sights and Attractions
Central Hall Westminster
Storey's Gate, Westminster,  London,  SW1H
3 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Combining its dual functions as an event / conference venue and a Methodist church, the imposing Central Hall Westminster also offers visitors curious about exploring ...More...
 
 
Local Sights and Attractions Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Sights and Attractions
Churchill Museum & Cabinet War Rooms
Clive Steps,  King Charles Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1A
5 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
The underground headquarters used by Winston Churchill and the British Government during World War Two are located in the heart of ceremonial London. Visitors can ...More...
 
London Sights and Attractions
Westminster Bridge
Victoria Embankment, Westminster,  London,  SW1A
5 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Westminster Bridge lies on the Thames between the Houses of Parliament and County Hall with the delights of the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre ...More...
 
 
Local Event Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Event
Westminster Abbey Midnight Mass, Christmas Carols & Services
Dean's Yard, , Westminster,  London,  SW1P
0 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Pack inside one of London's most famous landmarks for an old-fashioned service to take you right through to Christmas Day. Westminster Abbey has been at ...More...
 
 
Local Hotels Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Hotels
Jolly St Ermin's
2 Caxton Street, London,  SW1H
6 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
A listed Victorian building, this hotel has kept the old English charm beautifully intact while offering guests comfortable rooms and efficient Italian service. It’s located ...More...
 
London Hotels
City Inn Westminster Hotel
30 John Islip Street, London,  SW1P
9 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Leave the laptop at home - every room at this flagship City Inn hotel comes with its own Apple iMac. Across the river from the ...More...
 
 
Local Event Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Event
Westminster Abbey Midnight Mass, Christmas Carols & Services
Westminster Abbey, Dean's Yard,  SW1P
0 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Pack inside one of London's most famous landmarks for an old-fashioned service to take you right through to Christmas Day. Westminster Abbey has been at ...More...
 
London Event
New Year's Day Parade
Parliament Square, Westminster Bridge,  SW1P
2 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
On 1st January 2010 London welcomes the New Year in with an American-style parade, with extravagant floats, marching bands from around the country and beyond, ...More...
 
 
Local Entertainment Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
14 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
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Local Shopping Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Shopping
Cardinal Place
Victoria Street,  Victoria, Westminster,  London,  SW1E5JD
13 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Cardinal Place is a snazzy new shopping venue in Victoria. Housed under a curvaceous, new-age glass capsule it has become a bit of a visual ...More...
 
London Shopping
WH Smith
Westminister Underground Station,  Bridge Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1A
5 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
A branch of Smiths is a fixture of practically every high street up and down the country. The chain sells stationery, magazines, books, greeting cards, ...More...
 
 
Local Restaurants Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Restaurants
The Cinnamon Club
The Old Westminster Library,  30 Great Smith Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P
3 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Iqbal Wahhab's grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting of The Cinnamon Club is the height ...More...
 
London Restaurants
Inn the Park - St James's Park
St James's Park, St James's,  London,  SW1A2BJ
7 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Inn the Park (unfortunate name) is the brainchild of famed restaurateur Oliver Peyton, his idea being to cook up quality alternatives to the soggy sandwiches ...More...
 
 
Local Education Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Education
Key Languages
16/18 Douglas Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P
13 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Key languages offer tailor-made courses to a huge variety of students. This is one of the bigger schools and very professionally run. Definitely worth considering, ...More...
 
 
Local Leisure Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Leisure
St James's Park
Horse Guards Road, St James's,  London,  SW1A
7 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
St James's Park, along with Green Park, Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens, forms an unbroken line of greenery that stretches over three ...More...
 
 
Local Pubs Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Pubs
The Sherlock Holmes
10 Northumberland Street, Covent Garden,  London,  WC2N
14 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
Part Victorian pub, part museum dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most famous sleuth. Thirsty Sherlock Holmes fans look no further than this homage to the ...More...
 
 
Local Business Near Westminster Abbey
 
 
London Business
Westminster Abbey
Victoria Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P
0 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
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London Business
Jewel Tower
Abingdon Street, Westminster,  London,  SW1P
2 minutes distance from Westminster Abbey
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