The west towers of Westminster Abbey in the sunshine

Welcome to Westminster Abbey

Coronations, royal weddings, kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, heroes and villains – history happens here and it’s all waiting to be discovered.

Today's services

Friday, 5th June 2026
St Boniface (Wynfrith) of Crediton, bishop, Apostle of Germany, martyr, 754
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings
Leighton Responses
Frances-Hoad The Merton Service
Bairstow Let all mortal flesh keep silence

Order of Service available View Order of Service

Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.

News

Abbey welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Abbey welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury

Friday, 5th June 2026

Photograph showing the backs of the audience attending a panel discussion, sitting within the Nave of Westminster Abbey

Westminster Abbey Institute explores the story of democracy

Wednesday, 3rd June 2026

Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane

Friday, 22nd May 2026

About the Abbey

An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also the coronation church where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or commemorated.

The King Charles III Sacristy

The King Charles III Sacristy

We're constructing a new building - named in honour of HM The King - to transform the welcome we offer to the millions of people who come to the Abbey to enjoy one of the world’s great churches.

Rosary being held in a hand in front of a door at Westminster Abbey

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The Nave of the Abbey

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