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.

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. Inside westminster abbey s attic a little used space in westminster abbey has been transformed into a public gallery with a stunning view. The galleries are 16 metres 52 feet above the floor of the abbey. A recent archaeological dig at westminster abbey in london has revealed some stunning artifacts.

Take a virtual tour inside westminster abbey. Dates and times will be released one month in advance. Restoration work will allow unprecedented access to rarely visited triforium and to the many. Known as the triforium.

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. We have made some changes to keep you safe when you visit. Capacity is limited the maximum group size is 6 and all tickets must be booked via this site. Westminster abbey receives more attention than any church in the uk.

Westminster abbey s secrets in the attic to go on display. Broken statues tools and shards of centuries old stained glass fragments from windows now long gone at the abbey. A lift is available for those with reduced mobility. This article is more than 5 years old.

Welcome back to the abbey. The attic space renamed. Westminster abbey is one of britain s most popular tourist attractions but the vast majority of visitors have never seen its best feature. Last week the world s eyes were turned to the interment of stephen hawking s ashes and although the astrophysicist was by.