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Westminster Abbey Shop

Curated Abbey gifts, books and exclusive souvenirs — purchases help support the care and life of Westminster Abbey.

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The Westminster Abbey Shop offers a curated selection of Abbey‑inspired gifts, books, choir recordings and exclusive souvenirs sold in two branches close to the Abbey precincts. Profits support the Abbey’s conservation and education work; many items are designed or commissioned especially for the shop, from silver charms and textiles to glassware and seasonal decorations.

A brief summary to Westminster Abbey Shop

  • 20 Dean's Yard, London, SW1P 3JS, GB
  • +442076544900
  • Visit website
  • Duration: 0.25 to 1 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Mixed
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Monday 9:15 am-6:30 pm
  • Tuesday 9:15 am-6:30 pm
  • Wednesday 9:15 am-6:30 pm
  • Thursday 9:15 am-6:30 pm
  • Friday 9:15 am-6:30 pm
  • Saturday 9:15 am-6:30 pm
  • Sunday 10 am-5 pm

Local tips

  • Expect a mix of affordable souvenirs and higher-end pieces; look for exclusive Abbey‑commissioned items such as silver charms and glass roundels.
  • The Cellarium outlet offers a quieter browsing experience and additional book selections if the main shop is busy.
  • Buy early in the day to avoid brief closures for special services and to see the widest selection of seasonal stock.
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A retail outpost of a living landmark

The Westminster Abbey Shop sits within the historic spine of Dean’s Yard and Broad Sanctuary, trading in objects that reflect the Abbey’s long religious and national role. The shop stocks a tightly edited range of goods — guidebooks and architectural studies, choir CDs, religious items, commemorative crystal and jewellery — many of them exclusive pieces commissioned for the Abbey. Purchases are framed as practical mementos and as a contribution to the care and upkeep of the building.

What you’ll find on the shelves

Shelving and display units group items by theme: souvenir and design-led gifts, literature about the Abbey and the monarchy, locally produced crafts and a selection of liturgical items and rosaries. Seasonal collections and limited-edition pieces appear at key times of year; the shop also offers higher-end items such as hand-cut crystal and bespoke silver charms as well as smaller keepsakes for casual shoppers.

The shop’s relationship to the Abbey

Operated by the Abbey’s retail arm, the shop functions both as a visitor amenity and as a source of income for conservation and educational programmes. It occupies accessible positions at visitor exit points and in the precincts so visitors may browse without an admission ticket. The retail offering is consciously tied to the Abbey’s material culture: patterns, motifs and historical references mirror stonework, stained glass and ceremonial regalia.

Space and atmosphere

The shops are compact but carefully merchandised, balancing display density with breathing space so that delicate pieces are shown sympathetically. Expect subdued lighting for glass and metalwork, informative labelling for books and gift cards, and seasonal dressing during holidays. The atmosphere is calm and purposeful rather than high-street busy — a contemplative retail environment adjacent to one of London’s busiest historic sites.

Practical considerations and accessibility

There are two outlets associated with the Abbey: the main shop near the West Towers and a smaller Cellarium outlet inside the precincts. Both are designed with visitor accessibility in mind and provide wheelchair access at their entrances. Shop opening times generally mirror the Abbey’s visiting hours though short-notice closures can occur for special services; the shop closes on certain bank holidays and may adjust hours around major religious events.

Why buy here

Beyond the products themselves, purchases support the Abbey’s stewardship of a UNESCO World Heritage site and fund conservation, music and education projects. The retail programme blends souvenir culture with curated scholarly and devotional items, giving visitors a way to take home a tangible trace of the Abbey’s history and artistry.

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