• Westminster Abbey was initially built by Henry III in 1245 and it is one of the most important Gothic buildings of England.
  • Visit Kate and Wills' wedding venue, Westminster Abbey, the coronation church of the British monarchy since the 11th Century.
  • In 1987 Westminster Abbey became classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site along with The Palace of Westminster and St Margaret’s Church.
  • One of the greatest achievements of Edward the Confessor, who ruled England from 1042 to 1066, was the construction of Westminster Abbey.
  • How old is Westminster Abbey? The Abbey has existed for over 1060 years, making it one of the oldest religious places of worship in England.
  • The Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster, which is almost always referred to popularly and informally as Westminster Abbey, is a large, mainly Gothic church...
  • One of the greatest effigies representing the rich British culture and heritage stands in the heart of London with the name of 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.
  • Westminster Abbey London is a royal church that offers daily services for all travelers and is one of the World Heritage Sites with a history of over 1000 years.
  • Westminster Abbey is full of memorials, plaques, reliefs and statuary all commemorating famous and honoured citizens, although not all are buried here.