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Double trouble
Separated by sea, entwined by history. Fraternité is a season of events focusing on the fellowship between the UK and France, celebrating shared stories, cross-channel influence and the unity of nations. Through an immersive exhibition, music, talks and tours, uncover the relationship between these countries and their national churches, Notre-Dame and Westminster Abbey.
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Cheyneygates
These are two rooms over the entrance to the cloisters, originally part of Nicholas Litlyngton's rebuilidng of the Abbot's house complex in the 14th century.
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The Nation's Memory
When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.
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Thomas Brock 100th anniversary
Find out about sculptor Thomas Brock's contribution to Westminster Abbey.
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Feeding The Soul
Public office can weary the most resilient of souls and the first thing to go can be a sense of humanity.
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Duke of Buccleuch appointed as High Steward
Friday, 17th June 2016
The Dean and Chapter is delighted to announce the appointment of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry as High Steward of Westminster Abbey. He will take up the appointment in October 2016 when Lord Luce retires after five years' service in the role on the occasion of his 80th birthday.
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Prime Minister visits Abbey on eve of VE Day
Thursday, 7th May 2020
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was welcomed to the Abbey tonight by the Dean of Westminster on the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.
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Abbey opens its doors and welcomes two Archbishops
Monday, 15th June 2020
Two of the first visitors were the Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby; and Cardinal Vincent Nichols, Cardinal Archbishop of Westminster.
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Anointing Screen on display at the Abbey
Sunday, 7th May 2023
The central anointing screen used at the most sacred moment of the Coronation, the anointing of His Majesty The King, will be on display in Westminster Abbey in St George’s Chapel from Monday 8th May – Saturday 13th May, when the Coronation Theatre will also be on view.
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Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist of Trinity Sunday 2023
Sunday, 4th June 2023
Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist of Trinity Sunday 2023: ‘Firmly I believe and truly, God is three and God is one’ Today, in union with Christians throughout the world, we celebrate.
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One People Oration 2001
Monday, 2nd July 2001
Speaker: Mr Richard Dowden
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Coronavirus guidance at the Abbey
Information about visiting the Abbey during COVID restrictions.
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Music
Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.