Westminster Abbey
What to expect
Explore over 1,000 years of history - from the tomb of Elizabeth I to magnificent galleries, 52 feet above the ground. Westminster Abbey is truly an awe-inspiring and unique place to visit.
Since 960AD this site has been home to a place of worship and the current building as it stands is the labour of love of King Henry III. At the eastern end of the Abbey's stunning Lady Chapel, commissioned by Henry VII, is the RAF chapel dedicated to the men of the Royal Air Force who died in the Battle of Britain between July and October 1940. The captivating Battle of Britain memorial stained-glass window in this chapel, by Hugh Easton, contains the badges of the fighter squadrons that took part in the Battle and, in four panels, are shown visions which symbolise the Redemption.
Directions
If you wish to make a further visit to a relevant Battle of Britain site, you may like to visit Westminster Abbey. This is an extension to the trail.
Admission prices for Westminster Abbey:
£21.00 for adults
£18.00 for concessions (60+ and students on production of valid student ID)
£9.00 for children between 6-16
£40.00 Family (2 adults and 1 child)
£45.00 Family (2 adults and 2 children)
FREE for under 5 and under.
Underground - Westminster Station (Jubilee, District & Circle Lines) /St. James’s Park (District and Circle Lines). National Rail - London Victoria (0.8 miles) London Waterloo (0.8 miles). Bus - Find your best journey via the Transport for London website.