Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean's Yard Broad Sanctuary, London SW1P 3PA England
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.
90-minute verger-guided tours in English for , exploring Poets' Corner, Royal Tombs, and the Lady Chapel. Visitors can also use a free multimedia guide book special priority, small-group guided tours for a deeper, comprehensive historical experience.
Discover one of London's most storied and important historical landmarks when you prebook admission tickets to the UNESCO–listed Westminster Abbey. Opting for a self-guided audio tour means there’s no need to rush and keep up with a tour group, and you can explore the abbey at your own pace. Learn which English monarchs had their coronations at this important religious building, and hear about the building’s history through the recorded narration.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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