If the Abbey is on your itinerary, the smartest move is to book your ticket online in advance via the Abbey’s website. While a few tickets might be available at the door, they are limited and not guaranteed. The Abbey is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (last entry) and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.. On Sundays, the Abbey opens only for worship, so sightseeing is not permitted. Admission is around £30 for adults, £27 for students and seniors, and £13 for children aged 6–17, while children under six enter free. All tickets include a multimedia guide available in multiple languages.

Disabled visitors and their carers receive free admission, whether booked online or at the door. If you have accessibility needs, the Abbey encourages you to contact the Visitor Experience team for support. And while tickets are non-refundable, they remain valid for up to six months after the original date, so if your plans change, you can still use them later. Visitors using the London Pass or the City Save card don’t need to pre-book, but entry is subject to capacity. Association members have their own entry via the Great West Door.

For a smoother visit, aim for early afternoons after 1 p.m., when the morning crowds—especially from large groups—begin to thin. This is particularly useful during the Easter and summer peak seasons, when mornings are busiest.

Inside, highlights include the Nave, the Lady Chapel with its extraordinary fan-vaulted ceiling, Poets’ Corner where Chaucer, Dickens, and Tennyson are memorialized, and the historic Coronation Chair, used by monarchs since the 1300s. The Cloisters, Chapter House, and Pyx Chamber provide quieter corners to explore. Most visitors spend 1–2.5 hours inside, often lingering longer with the multimedia guide.

Accessibility is an ongoing priority at the Abbey. Wheelchair users can enter via the North Door, where ramps are available, and mobility aids can be borrowed on-site. Audio guides in 14 languages, including British Sign Language, can also be downloaded in advance.

With a little foresight—pre-booking online, timing your visit for the afternoon, and taking advantage of accessibility resources—you can turn your visit to Westminster Abbey into a meaningful journey through nearly 1,000 years of British history.