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An absolutely essential part of any visit to London, Westminster Abbey is one of the cityu2019s most iconic buildings. Steeped in over a thousand years of history, Benedictine monks first started worshipping at this site in the middle of the tenth century and the current building has been there for over 700 years.<br> 447884282467<br>info@chilloutlondon.com<br>Headquarter Office<br>Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JH<br>https://www.chilloutlondon.com/<br>
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Westminster Abbey Tickets DESTINATIONS Westminster Abbey London
HIGHLIGHTS Step inside one of London’s most iconic buildings. The abbey’s history spans more than a thousand years. A total of 17 monarchs are buried here. Exquisite gothic architecture and beautiful stained glass.See the Coronation Chair and the memorials in Poets’ Corner. OPENING HOURS: Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 3:30pm (last entry) Sat: 9am - 3pm (last entry) They Abbey will close fully 1 hour after last entry. Galleries will open 30 mins after main opening time.
PLEASE NOTE: The multimedia guide will included in the price of admission. Exception : Multimedia guide not available when the Abbey opens for Wednesday Lates (between 4pm - 6pm only) & on Monday 24th April 2023.
DESCRIPTION An absolutely essential part of any visit to London, Westminster Abbey is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Steeped in over a thousand years of history, Benedictine monks first started worshipping at this site in the middle of the tenth century and the current building has been there for over 700 years. Glorious Architecture This magnificent gothic construct is a sight to behold and the incredible stained glass is some of the most impressive in the UK. Coronation Chair Created for King Edward I in 1296, the chair has been the seat for the crowning of every monarch since 1308, including Queen Victoria and our current reigning King, HRH Elizabeth II. It is the oldest piece of furniture in the UK that is still used for its original intention.
Poets’ Corner The literary corner of the Abbey is named due to the large amount of poets and writers buried there, including Geoffrey Chaucer, Charles Dickens, Rudyard Kipling and Thomas Hardy, as well as many memorial stones and busts dedicated to the likes of Shakespeare and loved Scottish poet Robert Burns Kings and Queens Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066 and seventeen monarchs are buried there. The Abbey was also the place where William and Kate tied the knot in 2011. INCLUSIONS-EXCLUSIONS Inclustions Entrance to Westminster Abbey Multimedia guide +447884282467 info@chilloutlondon.com Headquarter Office Westminster Pier, SW1A 2JH https://www.chilloutlondon.com/