Chapter House and Pyx Chamber
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Westminster Abbey, Abingdon St
St James's, eng SW1P 3PA - (370) 333-1181
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Chamber Rating
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Anthony Chan
If you are english heritage member you get free access into the chapter house. Just show your membership card to the staff at the entrance and they will lead you in. The chapter house has lots of history and the arches are fabulous. You can chill at the gardens afterwards.
May 1st, 2023 -
Martin Bryant
Worth a visit, no queue if an English Heritage member. Some quiet areas to explore.
Mar 3rd, 2023 -
Andy's Bellingham
Aug 23rd, 2022 -
Koen
The Pyx Chamber dates to the late 11th century, making it the oldest part of Westminster Abbey. The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The term pyx refers to the boxwood chest in which coins were kept. The octagonal Chapter House was built between 1245 and 1253 in Geometrical Gothic style. Above the stone benches there are still some murals from the 14th century and above those murals you will see beautiful stained glass windows. In the chapter house the monks gathered to discuss, or be taught by the abbot. The Chapter House later became a meeting place of the King's Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of Parliament. Both are a good example of the history of this church.
Jul 31st, 2022 -
Paul Allen
Well worth a visit
Feb 17th, 2022
Contact Info
- (370) 333-1181
Questions & Answers
Q What is the phone number for Chapter House and Pyx Chamber?
A The phone number for Chapter House and Pyx Chamber is: (370) 333-1181.
Q Where is Chapter House and Pyx Chamber located?
A Chapter House and Pyx Chamber is located at Westminster Abbey, Abingdon St, St James's, eng SW1P 3PA
Q What is the internet address for Chapter House and Pyx Chamber?
A The website (URL) for Chapter House and Pyx Chamber is: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/chapter-house-and-pyx-chamber/?utm_source=Google%20Business&utm_campaign=Local%20Listings&utm_medium=Google%20Business%20Profiles&utm_content=chapter%20house%20pryx%20chamber
Q What days are Chapter House and Pyx Chamber open?
A Chapter House and Pyx Chamber is open:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Q How is Chapter House and Pyx Chamber rated?
A Chapter House and Pyx Chamber has a 4.6 Star Rating from 27 reviewers.
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Chapter House and Pyx Chamber
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( 27 Reviews )Anthony Chan on Google
If you are english heritage member you get free access into the chapter house. Just show your membership card to the staff at the entrance and they will lead you in. The chapter house has lots of history and the arches are fabulous. You can chill at the gardens afterwards.
Martin Bryant on Google
Worth a visit, no queue if an English Heritage member. Some quiet areas to explore.
Andy's Bellingham on Google
Koen on Google
The Pyx Chamber dates to the late 11th century, making it the oldest part of Westminster Abbey. The Pyx Chamber formed the undercroft of the monks' dormitory and was used as a monastic and royal treasury. The term pyx refers to the boxwood chest in which coins were kept.
The octagonal Chapter House was built between 1245 and 1253 in Geometrical Gothic style. Above the stone benches there are still some murals from the 14th century and above those murals you will see beautiful stained glass windows. In the chapter house the monks gathered to discuss, or be taught by the abbot. The Chapter House later became a meeting place of the King's Great Council and the Commons, predecessors of Parliament.
Both are a good example of the history of this church.
Paul Allen on Google
Well worth a visit