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Westminster Abbey Entrance Ticket Including Audio Guide
About This Tour
Westminster Abbey has been the traditional coronation site for English monarchs since William the Conqueror, as well as the burial place of kings, queens, statesman, poets, and philosophers. Visit this living pageant of British history with this general admission ticket that includes an audio guide. As you explore the abbey, listen to interesting information about its history from the recorded narration.
What's Included
✓ Included
- General Admission for individuals
- Multimedia guide
✗ Not Included
- Transportation to/from attraction
- Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Itinerary
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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
- 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
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Address: Westminster Abbey, 20 Deans Yd, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA
- Audio guides are available to pick up (in 14 languages) 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
- Westminster Abbey is a working church and subject to closures at short notice, so please check opening hours prior to visiting
- Use of a multimedia device is included, however, guests may choose to download a shortened version of the guide onto their own mobile or tablet
- Please present your complete voucher on your smart phone with all your booking details.