Visit - Westminster Abbey
WEBWe’re open to visitors most days, but as Westminster Abbey is a living working church, we may need to close some areas off to the public at times and offer reduced opening hours. General opening times. Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 3.30pm (last entry) Saturday: 9.00am - 3.00pm (last entry) Sunday: Open for services.
History - Westminster Abbey
WEBThe Coronation church since 1066. Forty monarchs have been crowned in the Abbey since 1066. Find out more about the history of coronations, the objects and spaces used during the ceremony, and the kings and queens involved.
Architecture - Westminster Abbey
WEBCorbel in the triforium known as "the crusty craftsman" The lantern and south transept. A spacious area between the high altar and the beginning of the quire was necessary to provide a 'theatre' where coronations could take place. The stonework (which came from Caen in France and Reigate in Surrey), the sculptured roof bosses and the other carvings would have been brightly coloured and the ...
A royal church | Westminster Abbey
WEB6 days ago · An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also the coronation church where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or …
Plan your visit - Westminster Abbey
WEBShop. We sell a range of merchandise inspired by the life, history, architecture of Westminster Abbey and its location in the heart of London. You can shop online and have your order shipped worldwide. Visit our shop.
Verger-guided tours - Westminster Abbey
WEBPrices and how to book. For a verger tour, you’ll pay the Abbey entry price plus £10. General admittance tickets to the Abbey can be purchased in advance online but a verger tour can only be booked when you arrive at the Abbey. When booking your tickets to the Abbey, please try to book your entry slot 30 minutes or so before the tour is due ...
About - Westminster Abbey
WEBThe Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart. Explore the Abbey's history.
Worship & music - Westminster Abbey
WEBQuire. sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. Purcell Thou knowest, Lord, the secrets of our hearts. Byrd Responses. Victoria Magnificat primi toni. Victoria Nunc dimittis tertii toni. Harvey Thou mastering me (part of the Voice and Verse season) Mendelssohn Allegro maestoso e vivace—Fuga (Sonata II) Preacher: The Right Reverend Anthony Ball ...
游览大教堂 | 威斯敏斯特大教堂 - Westminster Abbey
WEB地址：The Chapter Office, Westminster Abbey, 20 Dean’s Yard, London SW1P 3PA. 地铁. 威斯敏斯特站（Westminster）（Jubilee、District及Circle线）. 圣詹姆斯公园（James’ Park）（District及Circle线）. 铁路.
Evensong - Westminster Abbey
WEBTuesday, 8th October 2024. 5.00pm. Evensong. Quire. sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey. Mudd Let thy merciful ears, O Lord Martin Responses Buxtehude Magnificat plainsong Nunc dimittis Hooper Behold, it is Christ. View Order of Service. Thursday, 10th October 2024. St Paulinus, Bishop of York, missionary, 644.