Abbey Westminster Attic

June 7 2018 high above the ornate chapels famed royal tombs and precious relics of the british monarchy london s westminster abbey is home to a hidden medieval attic.

Abbey westminster attic. Relics from attic of westminster abbey are not your average junk. Inside westminster abbey s attic a little used space in westminster abbey has been transformed into a public gallery with a stunning view. Last week the world s eyes were turned to the interment of stephen hawking s ashes and although the astrophysicist was by. Broken statues tools and shards of centuries old stained glass fragments from windows now long gone at the abbey.

1 8 the queen s diamond jubilee galleries above the main floor space of westminster abbey is a newly revamped attic which had been used as storage room for centuries. We have made some changes to keep you safe when you visit. Westminster abbey s secrets in the attic to go on display. Take a virtual tour inside westminster abbey.

A lift is available for those with reduced mobility. Westminster abbey is one of britain s most popular tourist attractions but the vast majority of visitors have never seen its best feature. See amazing views of the palace of westminster and the medieval chapter house on your way up it s all part of the experience. Westminster abbey receives more attention than any church in the uk.

Click below to view treasures including the shrine of st edward the confessor the grave of the unknown warrior the high altar and the coronation chair in unprecedented detail. Welcome back to the abbey. Known as the triforium. This article is more than 5 years old.

Capacity is limited the maximum group size is 6 and all tickets must be booked via this site. The view of the interior from the triforium a space used. Restoration work will allow unprecedented access to rarely visited triforium and to the many. A recent archaeological dig at westminster abbey in london has revealed some stunning artifacts.