Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Some of London's free museums also ask for donations as you enter, but again, it's com-
pletely optional.
These sights are listed in roughly geographical order from Westminster Abbey to Trafalgar
Square, and are linked in the
Westminster Walk chapter.
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The greatest church in the English-speaking world, Westminster Abbey is the place where
England's kings and queens have been crowned and buried since 1066. Like a stony
refugee camp huddled outside St. Peter's Pearly Gates, Westminster Abbey has many stor-
ies to tell. The steep admission includes a fine audioguide, worthwhile if you have the time
and interest. To experience the church more vividly, take a live tour, or attend evensong or
an organ concert.
Cost and Hours:
£
18,
£
36 family ticket (covers 2 adults and 1 child), includes
cloisters, audioguide, and Abbey Museum; abbey—Mon-Fri 9:30-16:30, Wed until 19:00
(main church only), Sat 9:30-14:30, last entry one hour before closing, closed Sun to
sightseers but open for services, guided tours available; museum—daily 10:30-16:00;
cloisters—daily 8:00-18:00; Tube: Westminster or St. James's Park, tel. 020/7222-5152,
