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

Saturday, 16th May 2026
8.00am Holy Communion St Faith's Chapel
said
8.40am Morning Prayer St Faith's Chapel
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
part of the Chorister Experience Day; sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Vaughan Williams The Call
Smith Responses
Noble Evening Service in B minor
Weir Ascending Into Heaven
Guilmant Grand Chœur alla Händel

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

Duchess of Edinburgh attends service for Florence Nightingale

Duchess of Edinburgh attends service for Florence Nightingale

Tuesday, 12th May 2026

Princess of Wales marks ANZAC Day

Princess of Wales marks ANZAC Day

Saturday, 25th April 2026

Nave ceiling repairs reveal spectacular views

Nave ceiling repairs reveal spectacular views

Thursday, 23rd April 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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