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Westminster Abbey: free entry days, tickets & hours

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Westminster Abbey
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FRI23OCT
Free today

Westminster Abbey is free today, from 17:00.

  • Also free: to attend daily services (worship, not sightseeing); Children aged 0-5 free with an adult; Registered disabled visitors and one essential companion free; UK Armed Forces serving personnel and veterans, plus up to 4 family members; and more below.
  • Otherwise: adult — £32.

Verified Friday, 23 October 2026 against official sources

All free options

Who gets in free, and when

Free optionWhoConditionsBook?
Free forFree to attend daily services (worship, not sightseeing)worshippersEnter via the Great West Door; services are for worship, not touring. Check service times beforehand.No
Free dayChoral Evensong free for everyone (weekdays 5pm, usually not Wednesday) · from 17:00everyoneHeld in the Quire, entry via the Great West Door. No Evensong was listed on Wednesday in the current week; dates and times vary - check the service calendar.No
Free dayChoral Evensong free for everyone (weekends 3pm) · from 15:00everyoneHeld in the Quire, entry via the Great West Door; check the calendar for changes.No
Free forChildren aged 0-5 free with an adultchildren under 6—No
Free forRegistered disabled visitors and one essential companion freevisitors with disabilities (+1 companion)—No
Free forUK Armed Forces serving personnel and veterans, plus up to 4 family membersuk armed forcesTickets issued on arrival if space is available; no pre-booking.No
Free forNHS staff free (one ticket per valid NHS ID)nhs staffShow NHS staff ID on arrival; subject to space; no pre-booking.No

Before you go

How to actually get in for free

  • Evensong is the classic free way in: about 45 minutes of choral music in the Quire - but it is a service, not a tour.
  • Sightseeing tickets are cheaper to plan ahead; the online ticket can be turned into an annual pass (three visits) at no extra cost.
  • UK Universal Credit recipients pay £1 (buy on site).

Calendar

Free days at Westminster Abbey

  1. FRI23OCT
    Friday, 23 October 2026 · today · from 17:00
  2. SAT24OCT
    Saturday, 24 October 2026 · tomorrow · from 15:00
  3. MON26OCT
    Monday, 26 October 2026 · in 3 days · from 17:00
  4. TUE27OCT
    Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · in 4 days · from 17:00
  5. THU29OCT
    Thursday, 29 October 2026 · in 6 days · from 17:00
  6. FRI30OCT
    Friday, 30 October 2026 · in 7 days · from 17:00

261 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.

Tickets & tours

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Official prices

Westminster Abbey ticket prices

Adult — 65+ and students £29; children 6-17 £14; 'Families (1 adult and 1 child)' also listed at £32. Universal Credit recipients £1 (on site only). Online tickets can be upgraded to an annual pass for free.£32

Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.

Practical

Opening hours & how to get there

Mon09:30–16:30
Tue09:30–16:30
Wed09:30–16:30
Thu09:30–16:30
Fri09:30–16:30
Sat09:00–16:00
SunClosed

Sightseeing: Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm (last entry 3:30pm); Saturday 9am-4pm (last entry 3pm). Sunday open for services only. Times vary on some days; check the date calendar.

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FAQ

Westminster Abbey: common questions

Is Westminster Abbey free?

Westminster Abbey is free for everyone choral Evensong free for everyone (weekdays 5pm, usually not Wednesday) and choral Evensong free for everyone (weekends 3pm). Also free: to attend daily services (worship, not sightseeing); Children aged 0-5 free with an adult; Registered disabled visitors and one essential companion free; UK Armed Forces serving personnel and veterans, plus up to 4 family members; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs £32.

When is Westminster Abbey free?

Choral Evensong free for everyone (weekdays 5pm, usually not Wednesday) and Choral Evensong free for everyone (weekends 3pm). The next free date is Friday, 23 October 2026.

Who gets free entry to Westminster Abbey?

Worshippers — enter via the Great West Door; services are for worship, not touring. Check service times beforehand.. Children under 6. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion). Uk armed forces — tickets issued on arrival if space is available; no pre-booking.. Nhs staff — show NHS staff ID on arrival; subject to space; no pre-booking..

How much is a ticket to Westminster Abbey?

Adult costs £32 on the official site.

What day is Westminster Abbey closed?

Westminster Abbey is closed on Sundays. Sightseeing: Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm (last entry 3:30pm); Saturday 9am-4pm (last entry 3pm). Sunday open for services only. Times vary on some days; check the date calendar.

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