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How do I get access to The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries?
Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.
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Access, facilities and FAQs
Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.
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Access, facilities and FAQ
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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Digital Order of Service now available
Friday, 11th June 2021
People visiting the Abbey to worship can now access the Order of Service via their smartphone or tablet instead of using a paper copy.
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Beautiful new entrance for Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 16th March 2023
The first significant change to the west front of Westminster Abbey in twenty-five years has been completed that now allows step-free access into the church.
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Abbey names new tower
Monday, 16th April 2018
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, announced today that in recognition of the exceptional generosity of The Garfield Weston Foundation towards the funding of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, the access tower to the Galleries has been named The Weston Tower.
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HM The Queen attends Service for Lord Snowdon
Thursday, 6th April 2017
Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of the Rt Hon The 1st Earl of Snowdon GCVO in St Margaret's Church on Friday 7th April. They were accompanied by the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Duke of Gloucester and the Duke of Kent.
Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex HRH The Duke of Gloucester HRH The Duke of Kent Lord Snowdon
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New Tower for Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 26th February 2015
Westminster Abbey has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council to build a new stair and lift tower at the east end of the church. The tower will enable public access for the first time to the Abbey's eastern Triforium, an elevated internal gallery, which is to be transformed into a new museum and exhibition space: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. This will be the most significant addition to the building since Nicholas Hawksmoor's iconic west towers were completed in 1745.
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Westminster Abbey marks Blind Veterans UK Centenary
Tuesday, 6th October 2015
The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor The Lady Flight, attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of Blind Veterans UK at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 6th October 2015. The National Anthem was sung.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity 2015
Sunday, 6th September 2015
Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Sacrist.
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Create an Order of Service shortcut for smartphone
Create an Order of Service shortcut for smartphone: Find out how to create a shortcut on your smartphone so you can quickly access the latest Order of Service from your homescreen. For.
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Abbey celebrates 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital
Thursday, 23rd May 2019
A service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Thursday 23rd May 2019.
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Gift membership
Westminster Abbey Association membership is a fantastic gift that lasts for a year, giving unlimited entry, access to exclusive events and other benefits.
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Accessible entry for all
We’re undertaking a major project which will allow us to transform the welcome we offer to the 1.3 million visitors who come here each year.
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The Cellarium Terrace
This contemporary event space blends traditional and modern architecture, with views across to the Abbey’s west towers. There is also a small, private outdoor area.
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Sermon Given at a Service of Thanksgiving to Mark the Centenary of Blind Veterans UK
Tuesday, 6th October 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2018
Sunday, 10th June 2018
Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2018: Even though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. From the 2nd.
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Accessibility
Planning to visit the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries? Please make sure you read the following information and tips before your experience.