Number of visits to Westminster Abbey in the UK 2010-2023

The number of visits to Westminster Abbey, one of the United Kingdom’s most iconic churches in the heart of London, rose significantly in 2023 over the previous year, recovering from the impact of COVID-19. Overall, visits to the renown site totaled approximately 1.6 million in 2023. Westminster Abbey lies very close to the Houses of Parliament and is famous for being the burial place for several monarchs, as well as the location where they are coronated.

What are the most visited paid attractions in London?

Westminster Abbey is among the most visited paid tourist attractions in London, together with the Kew Gardens and the St Paul's Cathedral. That said, it is the Tower of London that took the top spot both before and after the onset of the health crisis. In 2023, the number of visits to the Tower of London reached nearly 2.8 million but remained below the figure reported in 2019.

What are the most visited museums in London?

Three museums topped the ranking of the most visited tourist attractions in London in 2023: the British Museum, the Natural History Museum in South Kensington, and the Tate Modern. While attendance at all these three institutions experienced a significant annual increase, only the Natural History Museum managed to surpass pre-pandemic levels.