Latest news
HRH The Prince of Wales records Easter Day reading
Thursday, 9th April 2020
Abbey releases A-Z of family activities
Tuesday, 7th April 2020
A podcast for Palm Sunday
Sunday, 5th April 2020
A Reflection on time
Friday, 3rd April 2020
Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Abbey is no longer 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.
Find out moreNews & media
We welcome media enquiries from 9.00am—5.00pm, Monday to Friday. Contact us by phone or email as we are unable to answer enquiries in person. We also offer an out-of-hours service for urgent media calls.
Press passes
We manage media accreditation for major services at the Abbey and offer free entry to journalists writing articles or producing TV/radio programmes about the Abbey. Please contact us in advance with details of your project to book your pass.
TV/Radio
We offer filming facilities for documentaries/factual programmes which have a link to the Abbey. Filming takes place around our services and visiting so get in touch early as slots are limited. There is a fee, and we have conservation guidelines for programme makers.
Photography
Personal photography is welcome outside the Abbey but not allowed inside the church. We offer a selection of images for our visitors to download for personal use. We are unable to offer commercial photography shoots.
Picture Library
We can send images for editorial use to your publication or website. Commercial picture enquiries, including academics and book publishers should get in touch with the Abbey Library.
Contact us
Duncan Jeffery, Head of Communications, 020 7654 4888
Victoria Ribbans, Deputy Head of Communications, 020 7654 4890
Eleanor Lovegrove, Senior Press & Communications Manager, 020 7654 4926
Grace Robinson, Press & Communications Assistant, 020 7654 4887
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The Shrine of St Edward the Confessor is one of the most powerful features of the Abbey. To stand in the presence of a man who is both a saint and a monarch is awe-inspiring.
