Westminster Abbey Attic Opening
For the first time in 700 years visitors will be able to explore the abbey s large hidden attic which has never been open to.
Westminster abbey attic opening. Hidden attic in westminster abbey is opening as a museum visitors can view more than 300 relics from the abbey s 1 000 year history and peer out at one of the best views in europe. Capacity is limited the maximum group size is 6 and all tickets must be booked via this site. We have made some changes to keep you safe when you visit. And it s packed full of treasures.
The poet john betjeman once. Opening on monday the triforium a hidden attic. Discover a secret space never open before to the public. The galleries are 16 metres 52 feet above the floor.
Westminster abbey releases drone film of its hidden attic for world architecture day westminster abbey and coronavirus covid 19 the abbey is not currently open for worship or general visiting but the public are welcome to visit for private prayer. The claim was from poet and heritage campaigner john betjeman and he was referring to the view down and along the nave of westminster abbey. Dates and times will be released one month in advance. Be sure to bring your city save card with you when you visit us.
Westminster abbey is opening a museum this week in its hidden attic the triforium which offers a stunning vista of the gothic nave more than 50ft below. We offer free admission for residents of the city of westminster using the city save card. Entry is granted to westminster city save card holders on a space available basis depending on capacity within the abbey. A secret attic room in london s westminster abbey has opened to the public for the first time in 700 years.
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