Westminster Abbey 2024 Time. At first home of benedictine monks, the coronation church since 1066 and the final resting place of 17 monarchs. Westminster abbey was initially built by henry iii in 1245 and it is one of the most important gothic buildings of england.
Discover the historic westminster abbey in london, a site of royal coronations, weddings, and burials. At times when we cannot open the entire abbey to visitors, we offer a highlights tour at a reduced price.