Timings: 9:30am to 3:30pm (Monday to Friday) and 9am to 3pm (Saturday)
Closed on: Religious holidays, December 23 to 25, and Sundays. On Sundays, the abbey is only open for prayer service.
Best time to visit: Morning hours are the most peaceful for a serene visit.
Detailed Westminster Abbey opening timesAddress: Westminster Abbey, 20 Deans Yd, London SW1P 3PA, United Kingdom
Westminster Abbey is accessible by all kinds of public transport, including train, tube, and buses.
Directions to Westminster AbbeyWestminster Abbey is a popular attraction in London and hundreds of visitors and tourists visit the abbey every day. As the abbey is well connected through public transport in London, we would suggest that you either take a bus or a tube to Westminster Abbey.
The nearest underground stations are Westminster and St James Park, each about five minutes away from the abbey.
The nearest train stations are Waterloo and Victoria, each less than a 20-minute walk away from the abbey.
Take bus numbers 11, 24, 88, 148, or 211 and get down at the entrance of Westminster Abbey. Route numbers 3, 12, 53, 53X, 87, 88, 109, 159, and 453 stop close to the abbey as well.
The closest car park is on Great College Street, a three-minute walk from the abbey. There are also other private parking facilities within walking distance.
Get directions to Westminster AbbeyYou can enter the Westminster Abbey from one of the three entrances:
You will need to buy a ticket to take a tour of Westminster Abbey. However, you can enter for free if you wish to pray or attend a service. As Westminster Abbey is a working church, there may be some days when the abbey is closed or some portions are unavailable for visits. Make sure that you buy your tickets beforehand to ensure entry into the monument.
There are no parking facilities at Westminster Abbey.
There are two shops available at Westminster Abbey, where you can buy tea, tapestries, gifts, and other spiritual items.
After you visit Westminster Abbey, you can also visit iconic landmarks close to it:
Westminster Abbey provides free entry for attending services and individual prayer. However, if you want to visit Westminster Abbey for a tour, you will have to buy a ticket here.
Tickets generally allow single entry only, so plan to see everything in one visit.
Guided tours are available and highly recommended to make the most of your visit. They offer insights into the abbey’s history, architecture, and notable figures buried within.
Except for the Skip-the-Line Guided Tour and the Guided Tour with Changing of the Guard, your tickets cannot be canceled or rescheduled.
Absolutely, children are welcome! There are also family-friendly audio guides to make the visit engaging for younger visitors.
The Shrine of Edward the Confessor, the Royal Tombs, the Coronation Chair, and Poet’s Corner are all iconic features you won’t want to miss.