Westminster Abbey

Address

 Blessed Sacrament windowWestminster Abbey
Broad Santuary
London, SW1P 3PA

Travel information

 Westminster Abbey is situated in the heart of London, next to Parliament Square, opposite the Houses of Parliament.

Nearest underground - St James’s Park (District and Circle Lines) and Westminster (Jubilee, District and Circle Lines).

Parking

 There is no parking available at Westminster Abbey. The best way to arrive is by public transportation.

Visitor Hours

 Monday to Friday (except Wednesdays) - 09.30am-3.30pm
Wednesday - 09.30am-6.00pm
Saturday - 09.30am-1.30pm (October-April)
Saturday - 09.30am-3.30pm (May-September)
Sunday - Worship Only, no tourist visiting

Admission

 Adults £15.00
Concessions £12.00 (Over 18 students (on production of a valid student card) and 60+)
Schoolchildren (11 - 18 years) £6
Child under 11 free accompanied by an adult
Family £30.00 (2 adults and 1 child)
£36.00 (2 adults and 2 children)
£42.00 (2 adults and 3 children)
+£6 per extra child
The first (chargeable) child with two adults - free
Entry for all the above includes a free audio-guide each.

Arranged visits

Guided Tours

Verger-led tours of the Abbey are available, in English, for individuals or family groups only (and not for larger parties or school visits). They start at the North Door, last for approximately 90 minutes and include a tour of the Shrine (containing the tomb of Saint Edward the Confessor), the Royal Tombs, Poets’ Corner, the Cloisters and the Nave.

Price: 3.00 per person (in addition to the entrance charge).

Groups

Group entry is available but sometimes limited and it is best to email tours [at] westminster-abbey.org

School Visits

Email schools [at] westminster-abbey.org

Worship

Times

Sundays

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
10.00am Choral Matins
11.15am Sung Eucharist
3.00pm Choral Evensong
5.45pm Organ Recital
6.30pm Evening Service

Weekdays

7.30am Matins (9.00am Saturday and Bank Holidays)
8.00am Holy Communion
12.30pm Holy Communion
5.00pm Choral Evensong (3.00 pm Saturday only (5.00 pm June - September). Evening Prayer on Wednesdays)

Everyone is welcome to all regular services. There is no charge to attend services and you do not need to reserve a seat in advance, although it is advisable to arrive early for some services. A collection is taken at Sunday services with the proceeds going to nominated organisations and charities.

Link

Worship page

Events

 Events page

Amenities
    The Coffee Club operates two stalls at the Abbey, in the North Cloister and on the Sanctuary outside the West Towers of the Abbey. Hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks and sandwiches are available.

    The Abbey shop is located outside the West Door as you exit the Abbey. A selection of souvenirs, postcards, books and gifts can be purchased.

    Public lavatories are situated in Broad Sanctuary opposite the West Towers of the Abbey. Unfortunately, as the Abbey is an ancient building, there are no public lavatories within the Abbey or Cloisters.

Facilities for disabled
    The Abbey is an ancient building with a number of obstacles however people with restricted mobility, hearing or sight can enjoy most of the building and its environs. Many parts of the Abbey especially monuments provide a near perfect tactile picture and you are encouraged to explore some of these. Our Marshals and Volunteers in their distinctive red and green gowns are always delighted to assist you in gaining the most from your visit.

    Despite this, some areas of the Abbey are inaccessible to people permanently confined to wheelchairs and we therefore offer free admission to such visitors and their carers.

    Visitors should enter via the North Door, where there is a small ramped step and worshippers via the West Door where a ramp is available.

Further information

Contact

 The Chapter Office reception, Westminster Abbey

Telephone number

 020 7222 5152

Email address

 info@westminster-abbey.org

Facsimile number

 020 7233 2072

Website address

 Westminster Abbey