What do you think?
We’re keen to get teachers’ opinions on the topics and formats of downloadable teaching resources. What will be most valuable for your students, whether or not they have visited the Abbey?
Share your thoughtsWestminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Abbey will re-open for sightseeing visitors from Friday 21st May.
In the meantime, we remain open for worship and you are welcome to join us at our daily services. We are also open for individual prayer from 10:00am - 3:00pm, Monday to Saturday.
Teaching resources
Welcome to our growing catalogue of free, downloadable teaching resources. Covering a variety of subject areas across multiple key stages, you’ll be able to explore Westminster Abbey in your classroom, wherever you may be.
Resources to explore this month
Christian beliefs
Ideal as an introductory summary, explore our growing collection on Christian beliefs. Develop your own understanding and answer tricky questions with ease using this content, with guides now covering Jesus Christ, the Trinity and the Nature of God.
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Resources to explore this month
Pilgrimage
Using the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor within Westminster Abbey as your case study, discover why, how and where Christians go on pilgrimage. Lessons supported by a short film, article and image bank can be your guide for KS2 and GCSE students.
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Resources to explore this month
Prayer and worship
Explore 1,00 years of prayer and worship at Westminster Abbey with this short, reflective film. Combining spoken word, animation and visual documentary, use this film to recap the basics and spark spiritual conversation in your classroom.
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Search the whole catalogue
View the full set of free, downloadable teaching resources, all of which are aligned to the National Curriculum or exam specifications.
Search the catalogueIt’s very hard not to be enthusiastic working at the Abbey. If this place doesn’t make you smile I don’t know what will.
