Visiting Westminster Abbey - Olivia Michelle

Westminster Abbey is a must see during your visit to London. This is the site of many royal weddings and coronations and continues to play a big part of British history. Not to mention how beautiful this building is, inside and out. Here is what to expect during your visit.

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Westminster Abbey
12-27 Pounds
Plan 2.5-3 Hours
I highly suggest buying your tickets to Westminster Abbey online before your visit. This is a very popular spot and you’ll want to avoid the ticket line and/or the possibility of missing out on a visit if they are sold out. Your ticket is a timed entry and you have a 30 minute interval to arrive. I would plan about 2.5-3 hours for your visit.
Find out more info on thier website HERE.

This incredible building was built in 1269. It is so big inside and the stained glass is so amazing it is absolutely breathtaking.

Audio tour guides are included in the cost of your ticket. They have different versions of tours you can do. We did the family one, which is catered to those with children. It is also available in different languages.

One of my favorite things to see was the Cosmati Pavement. This is the intricate tile “rug” you see here, and this is where all of he recent monarchs have held their coronations. This includes both the late Queen Elizabeth and King Charles. You will get to also see the coronation chair at the end of your tour.

Above is the RAF Chapel. It had the most colorful stained glass which you can see a lot closer than the rest of the abbey. We are stationed at a Royal Air Force base so it was really cool to see this spot.

There are over 3000 people buried at Westminster Abbey, including many past monarchs of England. I love the history of Henry VIII so seeing his tomb as well as his daughter’s was very interesting.

The grounds outside are also immaculate. I only wish you were allowed to have a picnic here.

The very last thing before exiting is where you will get to see the actual Coronation chair. This is where many monarchs have sat while being crowned King and Queen. It is behind glass, and after seeing this you will exit out to the front of the Abbey and the gift shop.