Westminister Abbey

The history of Westminister Abbey, according to tradition, goes back to the 7th century. We do know that Monks began living here in the 10th century. In 1065, King Edward consecrated a stone abbey on this site.

Since 1066, the English and then British monarchs have held their coronations here. In 1579, Elizabeth I made it a Royal Peculiar. This means that the church is responsible directly to the King or Queen, not to a bishop.

There are many tombs inside the Abbey. The Abbey is open for tourists from Monday to Saturday. The entrance fee is 12 pounds. The income is used to maintain the building and run the Abbey. It receives no money from the Queen, the Government or the Church of England.

Worship services are held every evening during the week, Saturday afternoon and on Sunday. All are welcome to attend.