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.

Auteur

Practical Guide Editor

J’ai conçu ceci pour vous aider à savourer l’Abbaye de Westminster avec calme—timing plus avisé, parcours plus doux et contexte qui fait chanter chapelles et récits.