Westminster Abbey facade with visitors, London.
Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey with red drapery backdrop.
Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.
Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.
Statue of William Shakespeare in Westminster Abbey, London.
Visitor using an audio guide inside a historic building, related to Westminster Abbey and Tower of London tour.
Tomb inside Westminster Abbey with ornate columns and detailed carvings.

Westminster Abbey Tickets

London
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Duration: Varies (3 hours to 5 hours)

Audio guide

Access to multilingual audio guide

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Explore over a millennium of royal history at Westminster Abbey in London with your standard entry ticket and multimedia guide. Upon arrival, show your voucher to collect an official entry ticket from the North Door ticket office on the North Green, then proceed through security for your audio guide. Experience this historic landmark where every British coronation since 1066 has taken place within its stunning Gothic architecture.

Walk through 1,000 years of British history at Westminster Abbey. Visit monarchs’ tombs, stained glass chapels, and quiet cloisters at your own pace.

Enjoy a free basic multimedia guide onsite that helps you navigate key chapels, royal tombs, and historic highlights without needing a live guide.

Choose enhancements like priority Abbey entry, guided tour with licensed English speaking guide, walking tour of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, printed guidebook, and AI audioguide app access.

Entry to Westminster Abbey with access to all chapels, the Coronation Chair, and Poets’ Corner

Free basic multimedia guide onsite (available at the Abbey)

Skip-the-line tickets or priority group entry to Westminster Abbey

Walking tour of Big Ben & Buckingham Palace

Guided tour of Westminster Abbey

Licensed English-speaking guide

Guidebook

Access to Headout’s exclusive AI-powered audioguide app (English only, iPhone required)

Westminster Abbey facade with visitors, London.

Westminster Abbey facade with visitors, London.

Walk through over a thousand years of royal history with standard entry to Westminster Abbey and an included multimedia guide.

Getting started

Show your voucher at the North Door ticket office on the North Green to collect your official entry ticket. Once you pass through security, pick up your audio guide and begin your self-paced journey through this historic landmark.

What to expect

This working church has been the setting for every British coronation since 1066. Known for its breathtaking Gothic design and national significance, the Abbey is one of the most storied buildings in the UK.

Features

  • The Coronation Chair: See the medieval throne used in nearly every British coronation for more than 700 years.

  • Poets’ Corner: Pay tribute to literary giants buried or honored here, from Shakespeare and Austen to Brontë and Byron.

  • Royal Tombs: Walk among the final resting places of monarchs like Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots.

  • Stained Glass: Take in vivid stained glass windows that date back centuries and highlight scenes of faith, royalty, and remembrance.

  • Gothic Details: Look up to appreciate vaulted ceilings, flying buttresses, and centuries-old stone carvings.

  • Upgrades: Select skip the line or priority group entry, guided Westminster Abbey experience, walking tour of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, licensed English speaking guide, guidebook, and AI audioguide access.

Note: Entry may involve queuing during peak times. Westminster Abbey occasionally closes for events or services.

Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey with red drapery backdrop.

Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey with red drapery backdrop.

Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.

Nave of Westminster Abbey showcasing Gothic architecture and stained glass windows.

Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.

Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Westminster Abbey, London.

What to bring

  • Have your entry tickets and ID ready for a seamless experience.

What’s not allowed

  • Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and items that make a noise, like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans are not allowed on this experience.

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

  • Flash photography is strictly prohibited at the venue.

Accessibility

  • This experience is partially accessible to wheelchair and pram/stroller users.

  • Braille and a hearing loop system are available for this experience.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

  • The venue provides free tickets for disabled individuals.

Additional information

  • Facilities: restroom.

  • Safety is a priority, so guests under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • While there is no strictly enforced dress code, please note that Westminster Abbey is a place of worship, and it is better to be dressed modestly.

  • The guided walking tour of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace does not include entry to either site.

Statue of William Shakespeare in Westminster Abbey, London.

Statue of William Shakespeare in Westminster Abbey, London.

Visitor using an audio guide inside a historic building, related to Westminster Abbey and Tower of London tour.

Visitor using an audio guide inside a historic building, related to Westminster Abbey and Tower of London tour.

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Operating hours

Westminster Abbey

Monday
9:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday
9:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday
9:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday
9:30am - 3:30pm
Friday
9:30am - 3:30pm
Saturday
9:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday
Closed
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

Make sure you have your entry tickets and ID ready to ensure a smooth experience at Westminster Abbey.
Show your voucher at the North Door ticket office on the North Green to collect your official entry ticket, and then pick up an audio guide after passing through security.
You can choose from priority entry to the Abbey, a guided tour with a licensed English-speaking guide, a walking tour of Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, printed guidebook access, or AI audioguide app access.
Westminster Abbey is a working church that has been the setting for every British coronation since 1066, known for its Gothic design and national significance as one of the UK's most storied buildings.
Due to venue restrictions, pets are not allowed during the Westminster Abbey experience.
Alcohol, sharp metallic tools or objects, food & beverages, drones, large bags, suitcases, backpacks, rucksacks, illegal drugs, weapons, and noise-making items like whistles, banners, flags, and political slogans are prohibited.
The walking tour includes a visit to both iconic landmarks as part of optional enhancements for those interested in exploring more of London's historic sites.
Yes, your ticket provides skip-the-line or priority group entry to facilitate quicker access to the site.
You'll walk through over a thousand years of British history, visit monarchs’ tombs, stained glass chapels, and quiet cloisters at your own pace while enjoying an onsite free basic multimedia guide.
Your entry includes access to all chapels, the Coronation Chair, and Poets’ Corner at Westminster Abbey along with a free basic multimedia guide onsite.

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