Westminster Abbey
Opening Times

Westminster Abbey is usually open to visitors from Monday to Saturday throughout the year. On Sundays and religious holidays such as Easter and Christmas, the Abbey is open for worship only. All are welcome to services, please click here to find out more. There is never any charge to worship at the Abbey.

Following are the opening times for the Abbey and precincts today, or you can choose a specific date from the calendar to the right.

Westminster Abbey9.30am - 4.30pm
(last admission: 3.30pm)
Chapter House10.30am - 4.00pm
Pyx Chamber10.30am - 4.00pm
Westminster Abbey Museum10.30am - 4.00pm
Westminster Abbey Shop9.15am - 5.30pm
Cloister8.00am - 6.00pm
College Garden10.00am - 6.00pm
St Margaret's Church9.30am - 3.30pm

Dedicated to the celebration and commemoration of national events and royal occasions, the abbey may sometimes be closed to visitors. To find our more about these special services click here.

As the Abbey is a working church, visiting times may change at short notice. Please check closer to the time you are visiting to make sure the Abbey is open or telephone 020 7222 5152.

We look forward to welcoming you and hope you find your visit enjoyable and memorable.

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