Westminster Abbey in City of London, Westminster - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

Westminster Abbey is an absolute must-see when visiting London. Buying tickets online in advance is a requirement, and that is a major advantage, because you do not have to stand in a line. We opted for the audio tour, which is provided free of charge and is available in several languages, including Dutch. The audio tour guides you through the abbey in a fascinating way, and tells you in your own language what special things you encounter during your route. The walking tour with the audio tour takes about one to one and a half hours, depending on how much time you take to fully absorb everything. We visited the abbey with our teenagers aged 16 and 17, and even they were impressed by the rich history and beautiful Gothic architecture. The mix of impressive royal tombs, monuments to historical figures, and the many interior details make this an unforgettable experience. Another highlight is the Poets' Corner, where many famous writers and poets, such as Charles Dickens and Geoffrey Chaucer, are commemorated. The graves of monarchs such as Elizabeth I are also special to see. The serene atmosphere and beautiful stained glass windows add to the grandeur of this place. In short, Westminster Abbey is an impressive location full of history and culture. Whether you are interested in the British monarchy, architecture or literature, there is something for everyone. The audio tour makes it extra accessible and informative, and is absolutely recommended. A visit to Westminster Abbey is an enriching experience for young and old.

What a spectacular and captivating church! It was simply magical to hear the service go on inside the church during our visit. The tombs of the previous kings were also kept incredibly well. There is a very nice self guided tour, with many languages, which is said in quite simple and easy to understand words. Loved it!

Very historic place. Must see if a tourist in London. Recommend guided tour. You have access to more of the Abbey.

We went at the end of August and for the enormous amount of art, sculptures and tombs of famous people. It's highly recommended to book your tickets in advance. If you visit it in the morning its great else people. We had a great time and my kids love the place ❤️

We visited this nice place in June. It is a beautifully decorated cathedral both inside and out. We were particularly impressed by the pews for dignitaries and representatives of the Commonwealth (see photo), the altar and the tombs of important figures in the history of the United Kingdom. We were also looking forward to seeing the coronation throne, but it disappointed us a little with its ordinariness. I definitely recommend a visit to the cathedral, not only to fans of the British royal family, but also to fans like me 🙂

A beautiful church with many crypts and it's in a prime location, too.

It is worth visiting, without a doubt. It is impressive to see the inside and explore it listening to the audio guide. It can be quite crowded and difficult to move forward in some areas.

Majestic place to visit as a tourist., the place was definitely worth traveling!!

Endless history throughout, beautiful building, fascinating stories behind every tombstone. Fantastic

Incredible church with too much history. A place you must visit if you are in London

Britain's most iconic place. If nothing else in London, you have to go here. Here lie the personalities who made up our current world.

A very majestic building. There are many different sculptures in the middle, as well as the relics of kings and queens of many eras of the United Kingdom. Of particular interest is the poets' corner, where such literary figures as Dickens, Kipling and others are buried. A very important memorial in the abbey is the grave of the unknown soldier

I didn't expect Westminster Abbey to be so impressive! I'm glad I experienced it from the inside!

I am giving Westminster Abbey a one-star review because of the shockingly rude way I was treated by staff. This was a place I had always wanted to visit, but because of my experience, I now never want to return. I went in with a sense of reverence but left with only a sour taste in my mouth. I never noticed any sign or notice that said videotaping was prohibited, so I started making a video of the main sanctuary with my iPhone. Out of nowhere, a very cranky old man started yelling at me in front of everyone. He said that no videos and no panoramic photos were allowed. He got right up in my face and loudly told me to stop it. His rudeness caught me off guard. I was filled with shame and embarrassment for the rest of the tour, and I could not enjoy the rest of the experience. Call me naive, but I expected a Christian church would hire people filled with kindness, gentleness, love, and grace to represent them. No wonder Christians have such a bad name in today's world if this guy is representing one of the most famous churches in the world. You all need to take a hard look in the mirror regarding how you talk to your guests. They say, "Never meet your heroes." I guess they are right. I'm sad that I met the Abbey in person. My image of it is forever shattered.

Knocked us off our feet. You can spend hours discovering new things here. The visit is really worth every cent. I would choose this building again at any time in London. For us it was very impressive

Unbelievable... Speaks to your soul.

Beautiful place, make sure to wear running shoes for comfort, lots of walking. But worth seeing.

STUNNING ABBEY, HISTORICAL LANDMARK ENGULFING A ROTTEN CORE. From the £27 per person pricing during a cost of living crisis, to the one way system inside and just the way you're treated. One of the guys collecting headphones talked about how he kicked the cable at someone who dropped it and said "pick it up". Same bloke was chucking the headphones on the floor with his colleagues laughing with him. Basically they just want your money and you to be in and out the abbey. Its just a tourist site. There's nothing loving or religious about this place, that's just some old long gone relic. Despite living in London my whole life I never visited the abbey and I can say I regretted coming here. Not because the abbey was poorly maintained or so but rather the beauty is only superficial. The church and the people working the abbey simply put could not care less about you. Truly a shame.

Another landmark of London that everyone must see and visit 😀 amazing place, sculptures and paintings 😀 mainly thanks to Master Leonardo's Cipher

It costs a fortune but it's worth it, it contains the tombs of Kings and Queens, of unique beauty.

This church is impressive. You can't get out of the Stunen anymore. Even though entry seems expensive at £29, I think it's totally worth it.

Beautiful Abbey. Absolutely amazing. The only one thing - the staff make you feel like you come to someone home without invitation.

It is really one of my favorite places in London because I think it is a beautiful abbey. The tombs, the ceilings, the lighting... Audio guides are available in different languages.

Royal pantheon and historical figures of the country. A bit chaotic but a must see.

It was the first part of our walking tour. This place is beautiful and our guide was great telling us about all of the history. And to know that church services still take place here is mind blowing.

It is majestic but costs a lot to enter. The internal visit can be dispensed with.

Beautiful church, perhaps too rambling with all the marble. Sometimes it feels like being in a marble worker's warehouse...

We had a great time walking back in time and learning so much about what happened at and around the Abbey.

Amazing place! It cannot be missing from the itinerary of a visit to London.

Experience history up close, I only knew Westminster Abbey from films and live broadcasts. From the outside it is already impressive, but from the inside you can see the architecture and the small details that make this building so unique. London has many attractions, but Westminster Abbey is definitely a must-visit. The audio guide is practical and definitely recommended, buying tickets online was easy and there were no long waiting times on site. Recommended place to understand and experience history.

Way way too expensive for a family of 4. Very disappointed

In the Bible it says about the cleansing of the Temple: "Is it not written: 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations.' But you have made it a robber's bullet!" So if you're coming for an epic thrill, - don't spend so much money on the entrance fee, because it's expensive. If it is historical information about the kings and queens of England, it might be okay. It is an overgrown mausoleum. The Tower of London is a better historical visit. And St Paul's Cathedral is a far more beautiful church.

A world heritage site related to the British royal family. Since its construction in 1065, the coronation ceremonies of successive kings have been held there. The inside of the temple is more dignified and solemn than it looks on TV. I felt that the true power of British tradition was demonstrated. I was thrilled to be able to tour the church where the Royal Wedding took place in 2011. A group of French students on a school trip was also on the tour.

British royal cathedral. You can enter with the London Pass, and there is an audio guide that supports various languages ​​(free, including Korean), making it easy to tour alone. There are tombs of historical British kings/queens and Newton, and the stained glass is impressive. It gets very crowded so we recommend coming early before opening time.

Beautiful attraction in London with two big flaws: you can't take photographs and the excessive cost of the entrance ticket. Even though I have visited it, I think it is almost better to look at it from the outside.

Symbolic place of London and England! A beautiful summary of the history of this country. Audio guide provided to all visitors (this is rare!). Very good explanations. A must-see in London.

Expensive but you won't regret it. Very quick and easy internet ticketing

Beautiful church - if you want free admission, attend during mass time! Or purchase tickets in advance

Imposing church. Unfortunately we weren't inside 😢😔

Westminster Abbey is a stunning example of Gothic architecture and one of London's most historic landmarks. For over a thousand years, it has been the site of royal coronations, weddings, and burials. Its magnificent interior, filled with monuments and stained glass, reflects the rich history and cultural heritage of the United Kingdom. Visiting Westminster Abbey offers a glimpse into the nation’s past, making it a must-see for anyone exploring London.

The abbey...a true marvel! No matter the number of tombs, we just want to see everything, to know everything, to explore each place so as not to miss a beat. Roof attracts you, everything pleases you and the desire to become a scholar takes hold of you. Learning, understanding, the history of the kings and queens of England becomes your only objective. It was a real regret not to have been able to enjoy the visit to the crown jewels. Part postponed. Recharging our batteries in the gardens before the end of the visit did us a lot of good. There we were, we were in a little paradise, calm, captivating like the building. Audio guides are distributed to facilitate the visit and enable understanding of the elements.

We had bought tickets in advance, but those provided us with only the multimedia guide tour, which was through headphones and an audio player. More of an "on your own tour." We had already experienced that at 2 other london locations, so we chose to purchase a guided tour in person. **best choice we made and worth the money** Our guide was knowledgeable and very thorough! We learned a lot and had a fantastic time. So much history has been preserved in this wonderful historic monument. Definitely worth your time and money!

A little history; Since 1066, it has been the place where the coronation ceremony of English and British monarchs took place and the burial place of English, Scottish and British monarchs. * entrance fee

Beautiful church come. Unfortunately we could only look at it from the outside as we were there on Sunday.

The pictures don't do it justice. So much history. So many graves of historical figures who were royals or well known people. Sir Isaac Newton's grave is there. Beautiful church. Absolutely stunning and worth the visit. There are washrooms inside if you need the washroom.

A piece of history absolutely worth visiting. Stupendous! To be booked in advance. There are times to choose to enter.

It is also worth seeing the jewels part of the cathedral, with an added price of 5 pounds for adults.

Impressive Church of the Royals - inspiring evening service at 5 p.m. with world-class organ music and choir singing

Very cool experience. It’s the hall of fame for the English. All the greats from King Edward to Stephen Hawking.

GO to Evensong at 5 PM at Westminster Abbey! You enter by the western gate and doorway. A beautiful choir sings the music and clergy lead a 45 minute service. All my adult life I’ve wanted to attend a service at WA and hear the choir sing and now at age 59 I finally achieved it. I thought I would have to wait for a Sunday service but they do an Evensong service frequently during the week at 5 PM. GO!!! To sit and hear the music and contemplate God and the history of the Abbey was an emotional experience. Additionally the British Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is just inside the western door of the Abbey

£27 for you to enter the church. Yet two blocks away are 20+ homeless kids living on the street. Wonder what jesus would say?!

Impossible to miss if you are in London.

Stunning architecture. One of the most important historical landmarks of England. Recommend for anyone at least a little interested in English monarchy. However the crowds make it harder to enjoy, especially with kids

Very impressive, you can wander around for hours, what beauty and splendor, rich history.

Very interesting, good audio tour.

A London pearl, you can't miss it

One of the essentials in London.

A must do if you arrive in London. Very impressive atmosphere. Religious and history combined în a unique location.

A must-see historical church, perhaps the most important tourist spot in Britain

Excellent building with so much detail

beauty of form Well worth visiting in person

A beautiful place where you can feel the history. A lot of people visit the abbey, but you can see everything in peace, especially since everyone gets an audio guide with Polish available (a shortened and more friendly version for children). We also bought a ticket to see the Kólewski diamonds (exhibition on the towers), but it was a waste of money, so I don't recommend it.

Lots of people and expensive but very pretty

A cemetery shaped like a church 😁

It is an amazing cathedral!!! Besides it has a huge quantity of memorials to great scientists as well as the tombs of Newton, Darwin and Hawking!!! Incredible!!!!!!

Very beautiful church and certainly the best known in London Recommended to take places in advance for a quicker passage On site there are audio guides with different languages The average tour was 1h00/1h30 On-site toilets and shop

A must in London. There wasn't much of a line, but we had a pre-booking.

Very impressive, but also totally overcrowded with tourists. We were lucky with the London Pass and didn't have to queue. We saw many people waiting in front of the door who had booked a time slot and arrived a little earlier.

Come to see Britain's oldest door, Sir Issac and Shakespeare and many of the past Kings tombs. One way direction but you get to see a lot of memorials for those who bought places on the ground and walls. Some parts are under repair and historically sensitive area, still you see many things.

Spectacular. Recommended visit because it is much more than a church. It's history. You have an audio guide so although there are too many people (it would be much more impressive if the spaces were smaller) you can set your own pace.

It is a beautiful church, I only saw it from the outside because the entrance was very expensive to enter.

A must see in London. The greatest minds of Science are there.

The €34 ticket is a little too expensive

They don't have updated audio guides, they always talk about Queen Elizabeth, when King Charles has reigned for 1 year

Iconic London Cathedral, a must-visit!

Words can not describe this amazing place. So much history. There are so many famous memorials and tombs. The place where the monarchs of Britain have been crowned. Extremely busy at peak times.

Lots of history. Lots of people.. Adjacent to Big Ben and the Westminster Underground station. Get tickets directly from the Abbey for a pre set window of entry.

As an old choirboy I love going to a sung service. A Netherlands choir were the guest performers and the music was superb. On line you can see the times of services. You are not permitted to photograph during the service but you can after. The building itself is exquisite. So many people have posted photos but my favorite part of the building is the vaulted ceiling. Extraordinary.

One of the best examples of English Gothic architecture which, with its tombs, constitutes an essential moment in the knowledge of English history. Excellent audio guide in Italian

A place that impresses, when you think that it is more than a thousand years old, and the history that has been lived within its walls and the relationship with the British crown, you already enter with a feeling, that when you observe the different areas naturally, you feel more overwhelmed by the grandeur of its structure, taken care of to the maximum by all its 300 employees and 500 volunteers who work in it, it is essential to include it in your trip to London

Evensong. Very touching. No tour(!) - still overwhelming...

Enjoyed the audio tour and Jubilee rooms. Can be crowded and hot inside

Sad Completely awful organ music. Academic nonsense not melodic or well executed. Arcane pretentious music nobody wants to hear.

Beautiful evensong. Thank you for one of the best memories from our first visit in London!

A must see. A moving and beautiful experience. Get in line early and purchase tickets ahead if time.

Enchanting place, breathtaking. Inside you can breathe an air of truly important history. For the price of the ticket it is absolutely recommended, with audio guide included to take so as not to miss any details.

Unmissable and incredible! Audio guide in French. 3 modes: expert - 35 min visit - children.

Lovely place but absurdly overcrowded

The worst “Christians” among a beautiful Church. My son became sick and needed a bathroom. They refused him and told him to find a Pub. He don’t make it in time. It started to storm as Evensong finished and they kept yelling (yes yelling), get out, we are closing the gates. Couldn’t wait 5 mins for the rain to pass. Truly horrible humans. Jesus talks about these types of people. Avoid for worship.

Of great beauty. I love this place.

It's not a place where you have to pay a certain amount of money. Just the appearance is enough.

One of the biggest burial places that is not called cemetery or grave yard but still imprecive. I don't know why the famous people wanted to be buried here on top of each other but definitely it was some sort of absession.

Gorgeous church! Great audio tour! Beautiful architecture!

Crowded but worth the visit. Buying tickets in advance will save you time in line. Not super stroller friendly...

I was appalled at the behaviour of the Abbey officials that I witnessed on a recent visit to the Abbey. Although I understand that the public can occasionally be challenging to manage, the officials' attitude and behavior were rude, disrespectful, and aggressive. Being shouted at and treated with disdain was unacceptable. From my viewpoint, most of the public acted in a respectful and reverent manner. I firmly believe that the majority attended to participate in the service, not to avoid paying to view the cathedral. Furthermore, due to the strict time limits enforced by the officials, it was impossible to appreciate the cathedral in a thoughtful and meaningful way. A church should be a place for worship and reflection. Your officials certainly did not foster these values and should be advised to treat all attendees with respect in the future.

Don't get lost. History and more history. Art Get to know the royal house

So many things to see inside. I suggest buying tickets online and going as early as possible. You can spend hours walking around looking at everything.

Too much of everything together. Characters from England's history that I don't know well. Interesting architecture.

We visited in August 2024 and just wow! The historical church is just spectacular. The architectural design and attention to detail is just amazing. The historical events that have and continue to happen here is awe inspiring. The stories this building could tell. Highly recommend that you come here and see for yourself. We will definitely be back when in the area.

Normally not a fan of viewing churches (from the inside) but this one is next level. Audio tour well arranged and despite it being busy there is a calm, respectful and serene atmosphere. It's really beautiful and quite impressive. We received tickets for free, I don't know the price of a ticket, but it seems to be quite on the high side. Nevertheless, it is recommended to view this church from the inside.