Among the notable things that won't be enjoyed on Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding day:. Cell phones. Tweeting during the ceremony, a mere faux pas at most weddings, is being treated as a security risk by the royal family. That's why they're installing "signal-blocking" technology at Westminster Abbey that will render the London church a tweet, text, and call free zone--if only for two hours.
Television networks, wary of "unfortunate sightings of guests on their phones" and "untimely ringtones" overshadowing the pomp and circumstance, are also enthusiastically backers of the social media blackout. If any of the 1, guests want to get rowdy, they'll have to bring their own supplies. The drink menu at the reception is "strictly champagne. The Abbey is equipped with a hearing loop system that covers the whole of the Abbey main building.
This system is used at all Services. A British Sign Language version of our multimedia tour is available. We also offer printed transcripts of the tour in 14 languages. For a detailed disabled access guide to Westminster Abbey, please visit the AccessAble website. Please be aware that some areas of the Abbey are dimly lit and some chapels have low doorways.
Much of the floor and many steps are uneven, so we recommend sensible footwear. There are still some social Coronavirus guidance and recommendations in place when visiting the Abbey. Our kiosk serves light snacks and hot and cold drinks. The kiosk is open on the days the Abbey is open for general visiting. Visit the shop for a range of Abbey inspired products. Every purchase you make supports our work.
Designed by. Developed by. Toggle navigation. In this section. Access, facilities and FAQ We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit. Buying tickets You can visit the Abbey by purchasing your tickets in advance. London Pass There is no need to pre-book. Association membership There is no need to pre-book.
Camera and mobile phone usage. Dress code. You must wear a face mask whilst inside the Abbey and the Abbey Shop. Accessible toilets are located in the Cloisters. Babies and children at the Abbey. Nursing my child Westminster Abbey is a nursing friendly venue and you are welcome to nurse anywhere in the church.
Buggies in the Abbey You are very welcome to bring your buggy into the Abbey. Family activities Find out more about family activities at the Abbey.
Baby changing facilities Baby changing facilities are located in the Cloisters. Food and drink You can eat your packed lunch in the Cloisters or to buy lunch from the Kiosk. Cost of prayer or worship. All visitors are welcome to light candles in front of the icons in the Nave of the Abbey. Most need a code that you obtain at the counter and they expect you to make a purchase. Pubs normally have signs saying toilets are for the use of patrons only. Major stations will have toilets but they'll also charge you at least 20p.
Major department stores are probably your best bet. Live and learn. I keep Nero in business and have never come across a code. Nor in the odd darned Starbucks. It took me forever 25 years of marriage and 4 trips to Europe to get my husband, who also takes BP meds, to use the toilet whenever one is available. No matter where we were, he had a stubborn tendency to not do that and then need to pee 10 minutes later, often requiring a search for facilities under extreme duress.
On our European trips, he finally got it. When you think about it, we don't have many public restrooms that you'd want to use in the US either.
Lo, I agree. When in London, don't ask for the "bathroom. For some reason the folks there are offended more than usual by these questions. A lot of Museums in London are free or buy city or national trust pass And you get to see stuff.
Churches sometimes have a tea room. Christina's comment reminds me of an overheard conversation: Teacher leading a Winchester field trip, addressing her class of children who appeared to be about eight years old, "What's our rule about loos?
We had few problems in finding toilets, as they say over there, on our April-May trip this year. Major tourist sites are well equipped, except for Westminster Abbey. There is a restroom by the restaurant all right, but technically it is for restaurant patrons only.. Still, you can use it if you know it's there.
There are portable toilets with long lines outside, about half way through the Abbey a little nicer than what you find at a construction site as I recall , but with all the barriers constraining your path and overzealous docents, you may have trouble getting back under the rope to resume your tour.
I think the Churchill Museum was also somewhat under resourced with respect to toilet facilities, but less so. I also drink a lot of water and always carry a 1L water bottle in my backpack.
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