Westminster Abbey at a glance
Westminster Abbey is a working church and a major sight in its own right. It sits at Dean's Yard, postcode SW1P 3PA, close to Parliament Square. The Palace of Westminster, Westminster Abbey and St Margaret's Church share one World Heritage listing, which dates from 1987. That listing does not mean one shared ticket: the Abbey and Parliament sell their own tickets, and you book each separately.
This site is an independent guide and is not run by the Abbey or by Parliament. Prices below are the adult and concession rates in October 2026. Rates can change during the year, so check the current price when you book.
Westminster Abbey ticket prices 2026
Rates for October 2026. The Abbey recommends that you book ahead.
| Visitor | Entry |
|---|---|
| Adult | £32 |
| Adult aged 65 or over | £29 |
| Student | £29 |
| Child aged 6 to 17 | £14 |
| Child aged 0 to 5 | Free |
| Family: 1 adult and 1 child | £32 |
| Registered disabled visitor and necessary companion | Free |
If you hold a London Pass, you reserve your Abbey slot through the Go City app. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries are not part of the London Pass. Prices for extra tours and special visits vary, so check them before you add them to a plan.
Opening hours and last entry
On a regular Monday to Friday the Abbey is open from 09:30 to 16:30, and the last entry is at 15:30. On Saturday it opens from 09:00 to 16:00, with last entry at 15:00. On Sunday the Abbey holds services instead of sightseeing visits.
Hours can change for special occasions, and the church can close at short notice for church services and events. Check the day's hours before you travel, especially if you plan to arrive late in the afternoon.
You can attend a service for free through the Great West Door. A service is worship, not a replacement for a sightseeing visit, so you cannot expect to walk around the church as a tourist.
Our picks: Westminster Abbey
An Abbey-only ticket, a guided visit with Parliament, and an option-based combination.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in British pounds (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Parliament and Westminster Abbey with a local guide
Entry and a guided visit inside both the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, with no queue at the Abbey and a local English-speaking guide. Tips and hotel transfer are not included.
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Westminster Abbey and Parliament, choose your option
The Abbey entry with a guided visit and the Parliament entry with an audio guide are each included only with the matching option. Other monuments, tips and hotel transfer are not included.
Check availability →Westminster Abbey entrance ticket
Entry to the Abbey and a multimedia guide on arrival, with no skip-the-line access and no personal guide. This is the Abbey only, not a visit inside Parliament.
Check availability →Westminster Abbey and Westminster tours
Guided visits, walks through Westminster and river trips, with live prices and availability.
Combining the Abbey with Parliament
Two sights, two tickets, two entrances.
Know the two entrances
The Abbey's address is Dean's Yard. The main Parliament visitor entrance is Cromwell Green at the Palace of Westminster. Look at a map before you set off and do not assume the two share a gate.
Getting to Parliament →Saturday works for both
The Abbey opens at 09:00 on Saturdays, and Parliament runs tours on Saturdays all year. Tour dates and times change, so book a Parliament slot first and fit the Abbey around it.
Parliament tours →Allow time for security
Parliament has an airport-style security check. Arrive at least 20 minutes before your ticket time, and allow longer on busy afternoons. Leave a buffer between the two visits.
Visitor rules →Skip Sunday for the Abbey
Sunday is a day of services at the Abbey, not sightseeing. Plan the Abbey for a weekday or Saturday.
Best time to visit →For more on the Abbey together with the sights around Big Ben, see the guide on Westminster Abbey at big-ben.org.
Plan the rest of your visit
The Abbey is one stop in Westminster.
Westminster Abbey: frequently asked questions
How much is Westminster Abbey in 2026?
Adult entry is £32 in October 2026. Adults aged 65 or over and students pay £29, children aged 6 to 17 pay £14 and children aged 0 to 5 enter free. A family ticket for 1 adult and 1 child is £32.
Is Westminster Abbey open on Sunday?
Sunday is for services, not sightseeing. You can join a service for free through the Great West Door, but a service is worship and not a tour of the church.
What time is the last entry?
On Monday to Friday the last entry is 15:30, and on Saturday it is 15:00. Hours can change for events, so check the day before you go.
Is there a combined ticket for the Abbey and Parliament?
No. The Abbey and the Houses of Parliament sell separate tickets, and you book each on its own.
Can I use the London Pass at the Abbey?
Yes, but you reserve a slot through the Go City app. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries are not included.
How far is the Abbey from Parliament?
Both are at Parliament Square in Westminster. The Abbey's address is Dean's Yard and the Parliament visitor entrance is Cromwell Green. Check your route on a map, because the entrances are not at the same spot.