Westminster Abbey was founded in 1065 by Edward the Confessor.  It functions as neither a cathedral nor a parish church, but is controlled by the royal crown which has used it as the site for the Royal Coronation since 1066 (except those of Edward V and Edward VIII). 

Many sovereigns, politicians, poets and artists have been buried beneath the flagstone such as Charles Darwin, David Livingstone and Neville Chamberlain.  Burial at Westminster Abbey is one of the rarest and greatest honours in Britain.  The funeral of the late, Diana, Princess of Wales took place at the High Altar in September 1997. 

The interior of the church is stuffed with monuments, such as Poet's Corner which commemorates the greats of the "dead poet's society" like Shakespeare, Dickens and T.S. Elliot.
 

Opened Mon.-Fri. 0930-1545, Sat. 0930-1345, closed Sun., except for worship. 

Admission is £5 for adults, £3 for students and £2 for children.  Guided tours every day (£3/ £10 family); call ahead for times (prices subject to change, phone for up to date prices).

Phone  020 7222 5152

Westminster Tube

Westmister Abbey a été créée en 1605 par Edward the confessor. Elle est controlée par la couronne royale qui utilisait le site pour la Royal Connection depuis 1066 (excepté Edward V et Edward VIII).

Beaucoup de souverrains, politiciens, poètes et artistes ont été brûlés comme Charles Darwin, David Livingstone et Neville Chamberlain. Un enterrement a Westminster est rare et est devenu un grand honneur en Grande Bretagne.

L’interieur de l’église est remplie de monuments, tels que Poet’s Corner qui commémore les célèbres personnes de ’’dead poet’s society’’ comme Shakespeare, Dickens et T.S.Elliot

Ouvert Lundi-Vendredi 9H30-15H45

Samedi 9H30-13H45

Fermée le Dimanche

Entrée 5£ (7.62€) pour les adultes, 3£ (4.57€) pour les étudiants et 2£ (3.04€) pour les enfants.

Visites guidées tous les jours

Téléphone 020 7222 5152

Station de métro Westminster