The west towers of Westminster Abbey in the sunshine

Welcome to Westminster Abbey

A royal church offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.

About the Abbey

Visit the Abbey

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

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Services

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

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News

The congregation reading from orders of service

Baroness Boothroyd remembered at St Margaret's memorial service

Tuesday, 16th January 2024

Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Ernest Shackleton

Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Ernest Shackleton

Friday, 12th January 2024

Abbey staff honoured for Coronation roles

Abbey staff honoured for Coronation roles

Saturday, 30th December 2023

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The Nave of the Abbey

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Support from our visitors and donors helps us care for the Abbey and keeps us open as a living working church. We are independent and receive no funding from the Church, the Government or, the Crown. So, your help really counts.

How you can help