Westminster Abbey London: Entry Ticket & Audio Guide
Walk Past 30 Royal Tombs & 1,000 Years of British Coronations
You enter Westminster Abbey with a timed ticket and audio guide, moving through the nave, royal tombs, and Poet's Corner at your own pace while recorded narration fills in 750 years of coronations and burials. The guide covers 14 languages and can be downloaded to your phone, and the whole site is wheelchair accessible. No separate transport or timing to arrange. Just show up with your e-ticket and go.
2h–3h
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Westminster Abbey highlights
- Enter Westminster Abbey
- Listen to audio guide
- Explore Royal Tombs
- See the Coronation Chair
- Visit Poet’s Corner
- Explore Lady Chapel and Chapter House
- View Unknown Warrior memorial
- See Pyx Chamber and The Quire
- Walk through Cloisters
The Experience
"You're standing where every English monarch has been crowned for nearly a thousand years," the audio guide says as you step into the nave, and it hits different when you're actually there. Westminster Abbey isn't a museum pretending to be a church. It's a working one, which means you're moving through living history, not a frozen display. The abbey as it stands today was built by Henry III in the 13th century after he ordered the demolition of Edward the Confessor's monastery and royal palace, and it was consecrated in 1269. That's over 750 years of coronations, burials, and state occasions layered into the stone.
Your ticket gets you general admission and a multimedia audio guide available in 14 languages, which you pick up once you've passed through security. The guide walks you through the main attractions: the Coronation Chair in St George's Chapel (probably the most famous piece of furniture in the world, honestly), Poet's Corner where Chaucer, Dickens, and Jane Austen are buried, the Lady Chapel, the Chapter House, the Cloisters, and the Pyx Chamber. Over 3,000 people are buried or memorialised here, including 30 monarchs and figures like Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, and Stephen Hawking. You can also download a shortened version onto your own phone or tablet if you prefer that to carrying the device they provide.
The abbey is wheelchair accessible, and strollers are fine if you're bringing small children. Your e-ticket is only valid for the specific date and time printed on it, so you'll need to check opening hours before you go: the abbey sometimes closes at short notice because it's an active church, not just a tourist site. Public transport gets you there easily. The address is 20 Deans Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA. Just make sure you have your complete voucher on your phone with all your booking details when you arrive.
What’s included
- Your ticket includes general admission to Westminster Abbey and a multimedia audio guide available in 14 languages, which you collect after passing through security.
- You can explore the Coronation Chair, Poet's Corner, the Lady Chapel, Chapter House, Cloisters, Pyx Chamber, and the Royal Tombs at your own pace.
- If you prefer, download a shortened guide version to your own phone or tablet.
- The abbey is wheelchair accessible and suitable for visitors with children and strollers.
Operated by Evan Evans Tours
Is this one for you?Right for anyone wanting to see the coronation site and tombs of 30 English monarchs without arranging a separate guided tour. The audio guide handles the history, and your timed entry means you skip the queue and go when you're booked.
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Top questions
How long does it take to go through Westminster Abbey?
There's no fixed duration. You move at your own pace with the audio guide. Most visitors spend 1.5 to 3 hours depending on how many stops they linger at.
Is the audio guide included in the ticket price?
Yes, the multimedia guide is included. It's available in 14 languages and you pick it up after security, or you can download a shortened version to your own device.
Can I bring children?
Yes. Strollers and prams are permitted, and the abbey is suitable for all fitness levels. Children under a certain age may be free. Check your specific ticket terms.
What if the abbey is closed on my visit date?
Westminster Abbey sometimes closes at short notice because it's a working church. Check opening hours before your visit. Your e-ticket is only valid for the date and time shown.
Is Westminster Abbey wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the abbey is wheelchair accessible throughout.
Can I use my phone instead of the provided audio guide?
Yes, you can download a shortened version of the guide onto your own mobile or tablet if you prefer not to use the multimedia device provided.
What's included in the ticket?
General admission to Westminster Abbey and a multimedia audio guide in your choice of 14 languages.
Where exactly is Westminster Abbey located?
20 Deans Yard, Westminster, London SW1P 3PA. Public transportation options are available nearby.
Westminster Abbey London: Entry Ticket & Audio Guide
2h–3h · EN · AR +11
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