Abbey Westminster Attic

Take a virtual tour inside westminster abbey.

Abbey westminster attic.

Inside westminster abbey s attic a little used space in westminster abbey has been transformed into a public gallery with a stunning view. Known as the triforium. A lift is available for those with reduced mobility. Dates and times will be released one month in advance.

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. This article is more than 5 years old. Restoration work will allow unprecedented access to rarely visited triforium and to the many. Westminster abbey is one of britain s most popular tourist attractions but the vast majority of visitors have never seen its best feature.

The view of the interior from the triforium a space used. 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. Broken statues tools and shards of centuries old stained glass fragments from windows now long gone at the abbey.

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. The attic space renamed. Westminster abbey s secrets in the attic to go on display. The galleries are 16 metres 52 feet above the floor of the abbey.

See amazing views of the palace of westminster and the medieval chapter house on your way up it s all part of the experience. Last week the world s eyes were turned to the interment of stephen hawking s ashes and although the astrophysicist was by. Welcome back to the abbey. A recent archaeological dig at westminster abbey in london has revealed some stunning artifacts.