Westminster Abbey
About Westminster Abbey
Kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, priests, heroes and villains - the Abbey is a must-see living pageant of British history. Every year Westminster Abbey welcomes over one million visitors who want to explore this wonderful 700-year-old building which is the coronation church of England. Thousands more flock to the Abbey for worship at daily services.
Facilities
| Opening Times | Monday – Friday 0930 – 15.30, Saturday 0930 – 13.30. Closed for worship: every Sunday, Christmas Day and Good Friday. |
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| Catering |
On-site café/restaurant Picnic site |
| Provider facilities |
Audio commentary in foreign languages Conference facilities Foreign languages spoken Printed material in foreign langauges Toilets |
| Tours and demonstrations |
Educational visits accepted Guided tours available for individuals Guided tours available for groups |
| Booking and payment details |
American Express accepted Groups accepted MasterCard accepted Special group rates Sterling travellers' cheques accepted Maestro accepted Visa accepted |
| Accessibility |
Guide dogs permitted Facilities for hearing impaired visitors Ramp/level access Toilets for disabled visitors Facilities for visually impaired visitors |
Westminster Abbey Address
| Address: |
Parliament Square
London
SW1P 3PA
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7222 5152 |
| Email: | info@westminster-abbey.org |
| Website: | http://www.westminster-abbey.org |
Location Information for Westminster Abbey
| Address: |
Parliament Square
London
SW1P 3PA
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7222 5152 |
| Email: | info@westminster-abbey.org |
| Website: | http://www.westminster-abbey.org |
| Public transport: | Westminster, London Underground |
| By Road: | Proceed to Parliament Square. The Abbey can be found on the south side of the Square Buses: 11, 24, 88, 148, 211 |
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Events at Westminster Abbey
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An Observance for Commonwealth Day
Special event8 Mar 2010 to 8 Mar 2010
Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations - the centre-piece of the day is a multi-faith service at Westminster Abbey held with The Royal Commonwealth Society, which is usually attended by Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. This year's theme will be 'Science, technology and society'.
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Holy Week Concert
Music30 Mar 2010 to 30 Mar 2010
Westminster Abbey presents a Holy Week Concert.
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Lufthansa Festival Concert
Music18 May 2010 to 18 May 2010
Vivaldi: Concerto for strings in G minor RV156, Gloria; Handel: Dixit Dominus.
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Service to Celebrate the 150th Anniversary of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution
Special event24 Feb 2010 to 24 Feb 2010
A service of thanksgiving for creation and for the fruitfulness of the earth, and for those that work on the land in various ways, and in celebration of the founders of The Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RABI), its supporters, volunteers and donors who have served the institution well over their 150 years.
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