London's Westminster Abbey is rich with over 1000 years of history. Since 1066, Westminster Abbey in London has been the centre of royal ceremonies such as coronations and funerals. Currently, seventeen Queens and Kings of England have Westminster Abbey in London as their final resting place.

Westminster Abbey in London was actually classed as a cathedral between 1546 and 1556. With its staggering size and ornate gothic architecture, it's not hard to see why.

Construction of Westminster Abbey in London was started in 1245 by Henry III. Regarded as one of the most critical Gothic buildings in Great Britain, Westminster Abbey London houses many important historical figures and centres on the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint.

Adorned with beautiful stained glass, textiles, paintings and unique artefacts, London Westminster Abbey is an awe-inspiring heart of religious worship. The sum of all the memorials and tombs is the single most important collection of monumental sculpture in the whole UK.

Westminster Abbey London is a key part of any London tour.

For more information on the Westminster Abbey London, please phone 020 7222 5152.

Visiting Westminster Abbey in London:

Address: Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7222 5152

Nearest Underground Stations:
Westminster Tube (5 minutes)
St James's Park Tube (6 minutes)

Nearest Hotels: Quality Crown Hotel London Kensington

Official Site: www.westminster-abbey.org