Westminster Abbey Precinct Guide: Parliament and St Margaret’s

A visitor’s guide to the Westminster Abbey precinct—St Margaret’s Church, Parliament Square, and the best nearby views and photos.

12/2/2025

12 min read

Westminster Abbey with Big Ben in view across Parliament Square

Few places compress so much British history into a single city block.

What’s Around

St Margaret’s Church (the parish of Parliament).
Palace of Westminster (Parliament) and iconic tower clock.

View from the Thames

Photo Tips

Sunset light warms stone; night shots reveal edges and tracery.

Bottom Line

The story continues just outside the doors.

Über den Autor

Practical Guide Editor

Ich habe dies erstellt, damit du die Westminster Abbey gelassen genießen kannst—klügere Zeiten, freundlichere Wege und Kontext, der Kapellen und Geschichten zum Klingen bringt.