With 10 centuries of British History, Westminster Abbey has hosted an array Royal Weddings including the Duke & Duchess of Cambridge as well as Coronations that date back to 1066. For those that have already secured Cheap Tickets for Westminster Abbey, then follow our money saving guide packed with tips & tricks to help you get the most from your visit.
Westminster Abbey; Upgrade To An Annual Pass
Not many people are aware that selected tickets can be upgrades to a FREE annual pass. This little known perk is only available to those that have purchased tickets directly from Westminster Abbey and offers you a further of 2 free return visits over the next 12 months. This annual pass upgrade is not automatically applied to tickets, the onus is on you to request that your ticket be upgraded on the day of your initial visit. Simply ask staff at the ticket desk and they will do this for you.
Subsequent visits do not need to be booked in advance, simply present your annual pass & ID to gain entry. This allows you to bypass queues that build for those purchasing tickets as you’ll be ushered through a separate entrance. Worth noting that this offer excludes promotional tickets & tickets purchased via third parties.
Westminster Abbey; Verger Tour
Multi media guides are included within your admission charge that offers you an easy way to move at your own pace around Westminster Abbey. For those looking for a more in-depth insight into the history, workings and cultural aspects of the Abby, then opt for a Verger Tour. Who is better placed to offer you a broader knowledge around Westminster Abbey where tours last around 90 minutes in spoken English. Limited to 20 people per tour, you’ll access special parts of the Abbey not open to general visitors; during our tour this included the shrine of St Edward the Confessor. Verger tours can only be booked on the day on a first-come-first-served basis so, if this is for you, best making enquiries as your arrive at the ticket desk. There is an additional charge for this tour of around £10pp.
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Westminster Abbey, (photo; Phil Loach)
Westminster Abbey; Multi Media Guide
Multi media devices are included within your admission charges and can be downloaded for free to you mobile or you can use an audio guide provided. Guides are available in a range of languages and allows you to navigate Westminster Abbey at your own pace. Options vary for adults, children & families, offering you brief highlights of Westminster Abbey taking around 35 minutes to complete.
Westminster Abbey; The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Set 16 metres above the Abbey floor, the Jubilee Galleries offers an elevated perspective of Westminster Abbey away from the crowds. Situated within the 13th century triforium, this recently refurbished space displays treasures including Royal effigies, relics & even a fragment from the Magna Carter.
There is an additional charge to access these galleries of around £5pp and you cannot visit without purchasing a general admission ticket. You can purchase tickets online alongside your admission tickets or on the day either from the main entrance or via the Jubilee Galleries entrance, (subject to availability).
Whilst we were less interested in the artifacts housed within the galleries, the ecclesiastical magnificence of Westminster Abbey can be truly admired from this heightened platform where you stand away from the crowds, (sadly photography is not permitted). We recommend taking the lift up & the stairs down to capture views of Westminster Palace.
Westminster Abbey; Evensong
Evensong takes place on a regular basis and offers you an opportunity to experience the ethereal voices of the choir within the ecclesiastical magnificence of the Abbey. You do not need to be be of a religious faith and is well worth a visit. Open to the general public, this un-ticketed free event runs most days with the best seats found within The Quire.
Find out more details within our Westminster Evensong Guide.
Coronation Chair at Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey; Tips & Tricks
Time Ticked Entry; tickets purchased in advance come with time-ticketed entry to manage access into Westminster Abbey.
Westminster Abbey Photography; personal photography, (without flash) is permitted within the Abbey church & Cloisters but not during services.
Refreshments; an on-site cafe & toilet facilities are located within Westminster Abbey.
Luggage; large bags, rucksacks & suitcases are not permitted within Westminster Abbey.
Lockers; there are no lockers available to store belonging and airport-style security is now in place prior to entry.
Multi Media Guides; can be downloaded for free to you mobile or you can use an audio guide provided, (included within your admission charges). Guides are available in a range of languages
Video Recording; alongside selfie sticks & tripods are not permitted within Westminster Abbey.
