Download photographs of Westminster Abbey

Photography is not permitted inside Westminster Abbey. We believe that the unique beauty and history of the Abbey are difficult to enjoy with the distractions which widespread photography would bring; and that photography would diminish the sacred and intimate atmosphere of a building which is, first and foremost, a living, working church.

We recognise however that many visitors will want to be able to obtain photographs of their visit. We have therefore created the photo gallery below, to which new images will be added from time to time. These pictures can be downloaded for personal use.

Our photography policy

A copy of the Abbey's full photography policy can be read here. We hope you will understand the reasons for this policy and that you will still take away with you many treasured memories of your time with us. All images are © Dean and Chapter of Westminster.

Press, commercial or professional use of these images

Requests for any public, commercial or professional use should be made via email to the Press Office.

Memorials in the North Transept

The North Transept

Rose window in the North Transept

Statue of William Wilberforce

The grave of Charles Darwin

Statue in the North Transept

The Grave of the Unknown Warrior

The Grave of the Unknown Warrior in the Nave

The Nave

The ceiling and west window of the Nave

West window in the Nave

Nave window

Lantern ceiling

Detail from the Cosmati Pavement

The Coronation Chair

The Coronation Chair in St George's Chapel

The Grave of William Wilberforce

Henry V's Chantry Chapel

Henry VII's Lady Chapel

The High Altar and ceiling

The High Altar and Cosmati Pavement

Lady Chapel altar

The High Altar - Altar screen

The Queen's Window by David Hockney

Inscription on Sir Isaac Newton's memorial

Memorial to William Shakespeare

The Shrine of St Edward the Confessor, from the side

The Shrine of St Edward the Confessor, from the front

Benjamin Britten's memorial stone

Memorials in Poets' Corner

Memorial stones in Poets' Corner from above

Memorial window to Oscar WIlde and Christopher Marlowe

The Quire

The Quire, looking east

The Quire, looking west

The Quire screen

Rose window in the South Transept

Tomb of Queen Elizabeth I

The gilt bronze recumbent effigies of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York on top of their tomb

Tomb of King Henry VII

White marble effigy of Mary Queen of Scots lying down, with her head resting on a patterned cushion and her hands in the prayer position

Tomb of Mary Queen of Scots

Medieval wall paintings of the Risen Christ with St Thomas and St Christopher bearing the Christ Child on his shoulder

Wall paintings in the south transept

The grave of Charles Dickens

Bronze bust of William Blake atop a black base into which is carved 'William Blake 1757-1827'

The bust of William Blake in the South Transept

Handel memorial: A white marble statue of Handel showing Handel with an open musical score

Memorial to George Frideric Handel

Isaac Newton memorial, showing marble carving of Newton reclining on a pile of books next to two angels, with a yellow and white globe above them

Memorial to Sir Isaac Newton

View into the Abbey from The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Stained glass window in The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

Display of effigies in The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

The work can be tough, but even the cold and rain don’t bother me as I enjoy it so much. I love every day that I spend at the Abbey – just being here makes me smile.

Tim - Gardener