Explore a place rich in history

Since 960AD, this location has had an impact on the lives of kings, queens, politicians and warriors, poets, priests, heroes and villains. Since 1066, Westminster Abbey has served as the coronation church and is the last resting place of almost 3,000 famous Britons.

Many of Britain’s most important historical events over the last thousand years have occurred here as a site of prayer, celebration, and ceremony. The Abbey has hosted every coronation since 1066 and is the last resting place for our country’s finest monarchs, queens, poets, artists, scientists, and statesmen. We’d love for you to go take a peek.

Many of Britain’s most important historical events have taken place at the Abbey. Since 1066, it has served as the coronation church, and it has hosted 16 royal marriages. There are 30 kings and queens buried here.