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Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Abbey is not currently open for public worship, general visiting or private prayer. Meanwhile, the community of Abbey clergy are continuing to worship and pray, in-line with government guidance. They are also producing a podcast to mark key liturgical events.

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Multimedia guide

You're welcome to use our free multimedia guide when visiting the Abbey during normal hours. You can download the guide on your mobile or tablet, or use a device we supply.

Two tourist visitors using Westminster Abbey's multimedia guide on smartphones and listening to the commentary with headphones

Download the guide

The guide lets you explore the Abbey at your own pace and offers commentary in one of 14 languages:

English
British Sign Language (BSL)
Français
Deutsch
Nederlands
Magyar
Español
Italiano
Polski
Portuguĕs
Русскийязык
日本語
中文
عربى

English language commentary is by Oscar-winning actor, Jeremy Irons.

Also included in the app are bonus tours of The Cloisters, Pyx Chamber, Chapter House and College Garden.

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It’s a privilege to live and work here – the Abbey really is the heart of the country and its history.

Martin - The Dean’s Verger