Westminster Abbey was absolutely stunning. It took me about two hours to see the whole thing. This was one of the most expensive things I have gone to see but, it was worth it. I was a student so I paid 12.50 GBP’s but the adult tickets are not much more. Try to avoid visiting during the afternoon because it becomes very tumultuous. Photography is not permitted inside, but it is allowed in the gardens and any place outside. Before entering make sure to take pictures of the beautiful Big Ben and the London Eye. They are all in close range of each other.

I suggest getting an audioguide to the abbey. Unless you understand Latin, the inscriptions on the tombs could be ambiguous and misleading. The audioguide explained things well and detailed history about the artifacts and graves at the abbey. The building is confusing too because of all of the hallways, but picking up a map helps a lot. After grabbing these two things, then exploring this expansive building is a great idea. The building is absolutely breathtaking. Many tombs are decorated with gems and gold paint. Their tombs are made out of gorgeous stones which shine.

The coronation chair is placed high above so no one can touch it. It is very old and dates back to the first coronation of a king of England. It was first meant to be a relic, but now it has turned into a tradition that is passed down generation by generation. The Lady Chapel holds Henry VII’s tomb along with his wife. This is a very bright room with stained glass that lets a lot of light in. There are wooden chairs along both walls which used to belong to the monks of the old monastery but now they are seats for the nights of the highest degree.

One of my favorite areas was The College Garden which is only open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. This was an open area with paths that go to a small garden or a fountain. Chairs are set up in the grass and benches are along the stone wall. There are large trees along the outskirts and a garden in the corner with a little path and one statue. It was really beautiful with all the flowers and I enjoyed my time in there.

This was a great day and Westminster Abbey was one of the best things I have visited while I have been here. This is one of the places London is famous for and I definitely suggest stopping here if visiting. Keep checking in and post a comment.