Paid entry. As of September 2025, £30 for adults, £13 for 6-17 year olds, U6 free. Entry to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries costs extra
Seven days a week (but Sundays for services only)
What it is
Museum tags: History; Religious heritage; Christianity; Royal history; Tudor history; Kings and Queens; Historic building; Church; Architecture
One of the key locations in British history, Westminster Abbey is a large Anglican church complex that has hosted the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs since 1066. Thousands of people are buried here, including former kings and queens, as well as prominent figures such as Charles Darwin, Isaac Newton, Charles Dickens, and several former prime ministers. The Abbey itself is one of the UK’s finest examples of Gothic architecture, and you can explore it using an included audioguide.
The Abbey is also home to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Located high above the nave, they showcase a fascinating collection of medieval manuscripts, royal artifacts, and treasures from the Abbey’s history.
Eventually, I decided to bite the bullet and pay the steep admission (I know it’s not even that much, but the issue I always have is how many of London’s incredible museums are free…). And I was immediately struck thinking: why didn’t I visit here earlier?
It’s an obvious thing to say, but Westminster Abbey is simply one of London’s most beautiful and impressive buildings. The audio guide that comes with your ticket is informative, shining a light on the history that surrounds you.
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries are well worth adding onto your ticket, giving insight into some of the incredible artefacts from the Abbey’s history. Even if the collection doesn’t grab you, go for the view alone — they’re at the top of the church, with a breathtaking perspective over the whole abbey.
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