- Westminster Abbey is the nation's Coronation Church and also the burial and memorial place for historical figures from the last thousand years of British history.
- In 1987 Westminster Abbey became classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with The Palace of Westminster and St Margaret’s Church.
- To visit the entirety of Westminster Abbey you will need about 90 minutes, although if you want to spend more time, there’s plenty of detail to enjoy.
- Incidentally, Westminster Abbey is also home to the UK’s oldest piece of furniture still being used for its original purpose: the Coronation Chair .
- Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors and is very much part of the standard tourist trail complete with large coach parties.
- Here are some fun facts about Westminster Abbey you may not already know about! 1. The Abbey’s been in use for centuries.
- Purbeck marble was used for the walls and the floors of Westminster Abbey, even though the various tombstones are made of different types of marble.
- In this series of articles, we're taking a look at the most famous necropolis (burial place) in Britain - Westminster Abbey.
- Top Westminster Abbey Tours. Tickets to the abbey are available throughout the year, but the lines to enter can grow long, even in the morning.
- In the heart of London lies Westminster Abbey, a magnificent architectural masterpiece that is a testament to centuries of history, spirituality, and cultural heritage.