Can you pay at the door at Westminster Abbey?

Can you pay at the door at Westminster Abbey? Tickets are available on the door, on the day of entry and cannot be pre-booked.

Can you take pictures in Westminster Cathedral?

Yes, visitors may take personal photographs whilst in Westminster Abbey. Please don't use flash, selfie sticks, or tripods. You cannot take video recordings. During services, you cannot take photos.

Is Westminster Abbey Catholic or Protestant?

Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral are two separate buildings. Westminster Abbey is an Anglican Church, whereas Westminster Cathedral is a Roman Catholic one. The two buildings are separated by 400m not to mention almost 1,000 years of history, with Westminster Cathedral consecrated in 1910.

Can you go inside Big Ben?

Visitors will be able to book a maximum of eight tickets per person, depending on availability. The Big Ben tour is not suitable for everyone. Visitors must be aged 11 and over and be comfortable climbing 334 steps and experiencing high noise levels from the clock mechanism and bells - earplugs will be provided.

Who is buried inside Westminster Abbey?

Around 3,330 people are buried at the abbey, among them some of the great figures of British history. They include Charles Dickens, Geoffrey Chaucer, Samuel Johnson, Rudyard Kipling, Alfred Tennyson, Henry Purcell, William Wilberforce, Laurence Olivier, Thomas Hardy and eight prime ministers.

Can I walk through Westminster?

WALK LONDON's Westminster Walk takes you past London's most important seats of Royal and Political power. On our free self-guided sightseeing tour you will see many of London's historic and prestigious landmarks, some dating back over a 1000 years.

Can you just walk in to Westminster Abbey?

Unless you're visiting the abbey for individual prayer, you will need to buy a ticket to enter Westminster Abbey. As the abbey is a working church, it may be closed partially or completely for events or ceremonies. It is better that you check the abbey's schedule and pre-book your online tickets to ensure entry.

Why are Westminster Abbey tickets so expensive?

Westminster Abbey does not charge people who want to worship. But we do rely almost entirely on paying visitors and tourists to meet the costs of running the Abbey and maintaining the historic buildings. It surprises most people to learn that the Abbey receives no funding from the Crown, the Church or the State.

Are there toilets at Westminster Abbey?

Yes, there are toilets at Westminster Abbey. Located in the Cloisters, they are clearly marked on the map provided to visitors when purchasing entrance tickets.

How much is a guided tour of Westminster Abbey?

The cost for this tour is £42 for adults, and £35 for seniors over 65 and full-time students, and £17 for children 5 -15, which includes admission to the Abbey and a slightly higher fee for the guide as the Abbey restrict the numbers allowed. Simple, really. Westminster Abbey. England's greatest building.

Can you go into Westminster Abbey at any time?

Westminster Abbey opening times Westminster Abbey is usually open to visitors from Monday to Saturday throughout the year. Opening time is 9.30am and closing time 3.30pm on Wednesdays there is late opening to 6pm.

Who got married at Westminster Abbey?

Does Buckingham Palace have a dress code?

There is no formal dress code required to enter the Palace. Toilets and baby-care facilities are located in the garden, this is at the end of the route through the Palace. There are no toilet facilities at the start of the visitor route.

What not to miss at Westminster Abbey?