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.
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Westminster Abbey 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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| Accessible Bathroom Facilities |
Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet |
| Accessible Communication Facilities |
Hearing loop system |
| Accessible Venue Facilities |
Assistance dogs welcome |
| Access into the Building |
Flat routes from parking area to entrance |
| Attraction Facilities |
Audio commentary available Patron toilets |
| Booking Facilities |
Group bookings accepted |
| Catering Facilities |
Cafe Picnic site |
| Event Facilities |
Conference rooms / Meeting rooms |
| Payment Facilities |
Credit cards accepted Debit cards accepted Group rates available Traveller cheques accepted |
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 |
Westminster Abbey for Event Organisers
Read more about using Westminster Abbey as a meeting or exhibition venue on the Convention Bureau website
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: | Tube: Westminster and St James's Park. The Abbey can be found on the south side of Parliament Square. Buses: 11, 24, 88, 148, 211 |
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Events at Westminster Abbey
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Audio Guides at Westminster Abbey
TourRecurring event
For visitors who prefer to take their own time and pace to visit the Abbey but who appreciate some extra guidance on the history and meaning of what they see.
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Christian Faith and Public Policy: Faith and the Constitution at Westminster Abbey
Special Event1 May 2012
Exploring issues of faith and public policy, the final of three lectures in the Christian Faith and Public Policy series by Lord Plant will consider what sort of institutional role faith should play in modern society, with particular reference to the monarchy. Questions and discussion will follow.
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Christian Faith and Public Policy: Faith, Gender and Equality at Westminster Abbey
Special Event24 Apr 2012
Exploring issues of faith and public policy, the second of three lectures in the Christian Faith and Public Policy series by Lord Plant will ask what happens when the claims of human rights conflict with the Church’s traditional teaching. Questions and discussion will follow.
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Christian Faith and Public Policy: Faith, Reason and Science in the public arena at Westminster Abbey
Special Event17 Apr 2012
Exploring issues of faith and public policy, the first of three lectures in the Christian Faith and Public Policy series by Lord Plant will look at the issues behind the contemporary public debate on issues in Faith and Public Policy. Questions and discussion will follow.
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