- Westminster Abbey on a snowy day in December. The doors in this photo are the Great North Doors, the visitor entrance into the Abbey.
- The oldest buildings of Westminster Abbey can be found to the south of the church. Some, like the Pyx Chamber, were part of the Norman-style abbey built by...
- King Charles III still has his coronation to come, which will take place in Westminster Abbey – Charles will be the 40th monarch to be crowned at the Abbey.
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- 4. We kind of know how Westminster Abbey looked in the 11th century
- 6. None of the Norman Kings were buried at Westminster Abbey
- Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors and is very much part of the standard tourist trail complete with large coach parties.
- The then ruling King of England, known as the pious Edward the Confessor, had Westminster Abbey built in the Romanesque style.
- 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.
- Westminster Abbey is a “Royal Peculiar” which means it is subject only to the sovereign, and not to any bishop or archbishop.
- Located next to the Houses of Parliament in the Westminster neighborhood of London, Westminster Abbey is a popular London tourist destination.
- In 1987 Westminster Abbey became classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with The Palace of Westminster and St Margaret’s Church.