Shrines & Temples · Westminster
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey brings worship, royal ceremony and national remembrance into a richly detailed Gothic building. A sightseeing visit follows its own opening arrangements, distinct from services. Look beyond the famous associations to the craftsmanship of stone, wood and the spaces shaped for gathering.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Take a look inside
Before you go
- Find it
- 20 Dean's Yard, London
- Visiting hours
- Sightseeing access follows the Abbey calendar; services and ceremonies can change opening times.
- Admission & costs
- Sightseeing is ticketed. Worship services have separate free-access arrangements and are not sightseeing visits.
Hours and admission may change. Check the official site before setting out.
Getting there
- On arrivalSightseeing entry is via the North Entrance on Parliament Square. Follow your ticket and the current security instructions.
A little time. A closer look.
Westminster Abbey brings worship, royal ceremony and national remembrance into a richly detailed Gothic building. A sightseeing visit follows its own opening arrangements, distinct from services. Look beyond the famous associations to the craftsmanship of stone, wood and the spaces shaped for gathering.
Something to notice
Choose a carved detail and look upward along a vault. Notice how architecture creates a quieter atmosphere.
A little consideration
Respect worship and dress requirements. Keep voices low, follow photography rules and give services and personal remembrance priority.
A small companion, in full.
The actual guide, just as it downloads. One PDF, with the same guide in color and monochrome. Print only the page you prefer.
Download the free guideEnglish · 2 pages · Color + monochrome
Printing & foldingMake it a pocket guide.
Choose an edition, print one page, and fold it into a small companion for your day.
Check your paper size and printer settings before printing.
Print one page
Choose page 1 for color or page 2 for monochrome. Use A4 or US Letter, portrait, and Fit to Page. Print single-sided, with duplex off.
Make two folds
With the printed side facing you, fold the right half behind the left along the vertical guide. Then fold the bottom half behind the top.
Open and explore
Westminster Abbey is your front cover. Open once for practical details, then fully for context, QR links and your own notes.
Sources & freshness Facts checked: 2026-10-12
Information may have changed. Check the destination’s official website before visiting.