Visit Westminster Abbey which is steeped in more than a thousand years of history. Benedictine monks first came to this site in the middle of the tenth century, establishing a tradition of daily worship which continues to this day. The present church, begun by Henry III in 1245, is one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, with the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint still at its heart.A treasure house of paintings, stained glass, pavements, textiles & other artefacts, Westminster Abbey is also the place where some of the most significant people in the nation's history are buried or commemorated. Please note: Westminster Abbey is subject to closures at short notice as it is a working Abbey. After your visit (or before, depending on your booking), you can enjoy a delicious afternoon tea through the stunning cloisters in the Cellarium Restaurant at Westminster Abbey where you will enjoy a selection of savouries, homemade raisin scones with clotted cream & strawberry jam & assortment of handmade cakes with tea or coffee. Westminster Abbey's opening hours are Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 3:30pm (last entry) & Saturday from 9am to 12:30pm (last entry). Cellarium café opening hours are Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm & Saturday from 9am to 5pm. The afternoon tea is served from 11am.