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A tour of Westminster Abbey is like taking a walk through British history. Explore independently with an audio guide, on tours led by vergers (church officials), or with a private guide. Tickets include access to all the main areas of the church. The London Pass also grants access to Westminster Abbey.
Westminster Abbey is located near the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben in Central London, a short stroll from the Thames riverfront. The nearest tube stations are St. James's Park and Westminster. The visitor entrance to the abbey is at the West Gate of the North Green.
Westminster Abbey is open to visitors Monday through Saturday, and to worshippers on Sundays and religious holidays. To avoid crowds, arrive early on a weekday. To hear the Abbey Choir perform, time your visit for the daily Evensong at 5pm on weekdays and 3pm on weekends. Special after-hours tours also run on Wednesday evenings, typically one of the quietest times to visit.
Westminster Abbey highlights include the Royal Tombsof Queen Elizabeth I and Mary, Queen of Scots; the Poets' Corner, where a number of creatives are buried or commemorated; the 13th-century Cloisters; and memorials devoted to Isaac Newton, Oscar Wilde, Shakespeare, and many more notable historical figures. For the full experience, end your visit with a stroll through the College Garden and traditional afternoon tea at the Cellarium Café.