Families
Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone.
Upcoming family events
Family day: Knights and dragons
4th & 6th August 2026 (selected dates)
10:00am - 1:00pm
College Garden
Free (booking required)
Family day: Sensational science
18th & 20th August 2026 (selected dates)
10:00am - 1:00pm
College Garden
Free (booking required)
Family tour: Souls, saints and stories
26th - 30th October 2026
Times vary
The Abbey
Free (booking required). Tickets will be released on Friday 2nd October 2026.
Family day: Christmas crafts and carols
Saturday, 5th December 2026
10:00am - 1:00pm
Chapter House
Free (booking required). Tickets will be released on Friday 13th November 2026.
What can families do at Westminster Abbey?
Beyond our programmed family events, we have a free Family Trail to help you discover the Abbey — just ask our staff for one when you arrive. Children who use the trail can collect a free badge from our shop on the way out.
You might like to explore the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries with a trail as well — please note you will need to purchase a separate ticket for this space.
Fancy another adventure?
Delve a little deeper into these webpages to discover even more about Westminster Abbey. Challenge yourself to complete 26 different activities across 1,000 years of history or look closer at 10 of the Christian objects which feature in the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
Abbey at home
Enjoy the Abbey from home with this collection of videos, which help you connect with the stories and people in this ancient building. From the monks who first lived on the site to journeying around the Commonwealth, there are lots of activities to explore.
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