Westminster Abbey is a living church as well as an architectural masterpiece of the thirteenth to sixteenth centuries.

Known as the House of Kings, the Abbey is the final resting place of seventeen monarchs including Henry III, Henry V, and Henry VII, as well as Elizabeth I and her half-sister Mary I ('Bloody Mary').

The Abbey has been the setting of Coronations since the time of William the Conqueror in 1066 and is home to the Coronation Chair. It has also witnessed numerous other royal occasions including weddings and funerals.

Many famous poets, scientist, musicians, and statesmen are memorialised here and the grave of the Unknown Warrior is to be found in the Nave.

The Coffee Club operates two stalls at the Abbey, in the North Cloister and on the Sanctuary outside the West Towers of the Abbey. Hot and cold drinks and a range of snacks and sandwiches are available.

The Abbey shop is located outside the West Door as you exit the Abbey. A selection of souvenirs, postcards, books and gifts can be purchased.

Public lavatories are situated in Broad Sanctuary opposite the West Towers of the Abbey. Unfortunately, as the Abbey is an ancient building, there are no public lavatories within the Abbey or Cloisters.

Located next to the Houses of Parliament on Broad Sanctuary Road, just off Parliament Square. It is accessible from the St. James Underground Station and the Westminster Underground Station.

If you've had fun on your family day out to Westminster Abbey, tell us about it your visit, so other people will know it's a great place to go as well.

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