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What to see and do

With the Abbey’s rich history, there are many parts of it you’ll want to see when you visit. Explore the most popular spots to find out which area interests you most.

Poets' Corner

in the south transept

The Coronation chair on display in St George's Chapel, Westminster Abbey

Coronation Chair

in the nave

The colourful flags of the Knights of the Order Bath hanging above the wooden stalls in the Lady Chapel, Westminster Abbey

The Lady Chapel

at the eastern end of the church

A medieval wooden door ajar revealing a small chamber with benches and a stone altar with a crucifix and candles

Pyx Chamber

off the east cloister

Bronze effigy of Henry III, wearing a crown, his head resting on a pillow

Royal Tombs

the eastern end of the church

The Grave of the Unknown Warrior, a black marble gravestone with gold lettering surrounded by red poppies

Unknown Warrior

in the nave

Red lamps in the Quire of Westminster Abbey

The Quire

in the centre of the church

An intersection of two parts of the Cloisters showing arched roofing, paving stones and numerous graves and memorials

Cloisters

accessible via Dean’s Yard or the church

Chapter House

in the east cloister

Yellow daffodils in bloom with Westminster Abbey behind

College Garden

accessible through the cloisters

Ancient stone coffin on display with round stained glass windows and stained glass panels behind it

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries

We've transformed our medieval triforium, never before open to the public, into a new museum and gallery.

Find out more

The clock tower of St Margaret's Church, Westminster

St Margaret's Church

Sometimes known as ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’, St Margaret’s is rich with history. Everyone's welcome to visit or attend a service.

Visit St Margaret's

You are surrounded by history at the Abbey, not like a museum where it’s just displayed, but here you are standing where history has happened.

Gerlinde - Abbey Marshal