Religious Building · London, United Kingdom
Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Built 901.
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Landmark facts
| Location | London, United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 901 |
| Coordinates | 51.4994° N, 0.1275° W |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Westminster Abbey is known for
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
About Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England. Since 1066, it has been the location of the coronations of 40 English and British monarchs and a burial site for 18 English, Scottish, and British monarchs. At least 16 royal weddings have taken place at the abbey since 1100.
History
Historians agree that there was a monastery dedicated to Saint Peter on the site prior to the 11th century, though its exact origin is somewhat obscure. One legend claims that it was founded by the Saxon king Sæberht of Essex, and another claims that its founder was the fictional 2nd-century British king Lucius. One tradition claims that a young fisherman on the River Thames had a vision of Saint Peter near the site.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Westminster Abbey website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | London |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | London City Airport (LCY) |
| Distance from the airport | 7.6 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- London Heathrow Airport (LHR) · London, United Kingdom · 14.4 miles away
- London Gatwick Airport (LGW) · London, United Kingdom · 24.4 miles away
- London Luton Airport (LTN) · Luton, Luton, United Kingdom · 27.9 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Westminster Abbey?
Westminster Abbey, formally titled the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, is an Anglican church in the City of Westminster, London, England.
Where is Westminster Abbey located?
Westminster Abbey is in London, United Kingdom. Its coordinates are 51.4994° N, 0.1275° W.
How do I get to Westminster Abbey?
The nearest town is London, and the nearest airport is London City Airport (LCY), about 7.6 miles away (straight line).
When was Westminster Abbey built?
Westminster Abbey was built 901.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westminster_Abbey — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5933 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://westminster-abbey.org — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.