Westminster Abbey Secret Attic

And it s packed full of treasures.

Westminster abbey secret attic.

The galleries are 16 metres 52 feet above the floor. 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. We have made some changes to keep you safe when you visit. Last week the world s eyes were turned to the interment of stephen hawking s ashes and although the astrophysicist was by.

Capacity is limited the maximum group size is 6 and all tickets must be booked via this site. Dates and times will be released one month in advance. Westminster abbey today releases a drone film for world architecture day 2nd october 2017 which shows one of the world s most iconic buildings as it has never been seen before. Discover a secret space never open before to the public.

Westminster abbey receives more attention than any church in the uk. A secret attic room in london s westminster abbey has opened to the public for the first time in 700 years. Throughout its history westminster has embodied stories of power struggles and tradition. Explore the hidden areas of london s house of commons house of lords and westminster abbey.

The film includes a trip up into the abbey s triforium an elevated gallery or attic which is being transformed into a new museum and gallery. The abbey s secret upper realm part of its 13th century remodelling by henry iii is being transformed at a cost of 19m. Westminster abbey plans to open up secret attic this article is more than 11 years old architects weigh up how to ferry tourists up to the best view in europe. The galleries are a medieval space where room is limited so admission is by timed ticket adults 5 00 children under 17 free which is bought in combination with an abbey entry ticket.

Westminster abbey s secrets in the attic to go on display.