Big Ben & Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey / Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben)

Big Ben from the bridge, then the coronation church

⚠ Abbey: no sightseeing on Sundays

Hours

Big Ben outside any time. Abbey sightseeing Mon–Fri entry 9:30am–3:30pm (about an hour inside after last entry); Saturday times vary by date, check the official schedule; Sundays services only

Tickets

Big Ben outside is free. Abbey adults £31, 65+ and students £28, ages 6–17 £14, under-6s free (official). Multimedia guide included. Book a timed slot on the official site

Address

Across Parliament Square from the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; the visitor entrance is the north door

Climb out of Westminster station and the gold clock tower is right above you. For the full shot of tower plus Parliament, cross to Westminster Bridge or the riverbank by the London Eye. Across the road, Westminster Abbey has crowned English monarchs since 1066; inside you walk past Elizabeth I's tomb, the graves of Newton and Darwin, and Poets' Corner. The ticket includes a multimedia guide, and following its numbers easily fills an hour and a half.