• Time Out London's guide to Westminster Abbey, with facts, ticket information, directions, general info and everything nearby.
  • Whether you’re planning a visit, researching, or just curious about this amazing church, we have everything you need to know about Westminster Abbey.
  • Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
  • Westminster Abbey was rebuilt by Henry III in 1245 as a shrine to venerate King Edward the Confessor and was selected as the site of his own burial.
  • Westminster Abbey has undergone many changes and restorations over the years and is without question one of London's must-see sights.
  • (Dean and Chapter of Westminster) The religious history of the area that is now home to the Westminster Abbey predates the abbey itself.
  • This amazing legacy makes this site a must-see place for the London tourist. Westminster Abbey London tourist attraction added in 5 Day London Travel Itinerary.
  • 3 Abundance of tombs The royal tombs and Poets’ Corner are well known, but did you know that there are 450 tombs and monuments in Westminster Abbey?
  • Westminster Abbey and its small parish church, St Margaret's, form a UNESCO World Heritage site, which also includes Westminster Palace.[3].
  • Westminster Abbey was mentioned for the first time in written sources in 960 when Saint Dunstan formed the community of Benedictine Monks at the temple.