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Phillips Brooks
Priest/Minister
In the south aisle of St Margaret's church is a memorial to American bishop Phillips Brooks, consisting of three panels of opus sectile work. He wrote the words to O Little Town of Bethlehem.
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Jo Cox MP remembered at St Margaret’s Service
Monday, 20th June 2016
A Service of Prayer and Remembrance to Commemorate Jo Cox MP was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 20th June at 4.00pm.
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60th Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award
Thursday, 24th November 2016
Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Thanksgiving to Celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Thursday 24th November 2016. They were accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses the Earl and Countess of Wessex.
Royal Visit Special Service HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex Duke of Edinburghs Award
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Members of The Royal Family attend Commonwealth Day service
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey on Monday 14th March 2022.
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Sudan memorial
In the north cloister of Westminster Abbey is a memorial tablet to British workers in the Sudan under the Anglo-Egyptian Condominium.
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Coronavirus
Information about visiting the Abbey during COVID restrictions.
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What is the Commonwealth?
Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Westminster Abbey celebrates the occasion with a special service that takes place on the second Monday of March each year.
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Life in lockdown
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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Visiting
Visitors to Westminster Abbey are welcome to take personal photographs in the church but we ask that you do not use a flash or take pictures during services.
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Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries
Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.
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Judges mark start of the legal year
Friday, 1st October 2021
Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey for a special service to mark the start of the legal year.
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Duchess of Cambridge to host community carol service at the Abbey
Tuesday, 30th November 2021
A Christmas service hosted by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate inspirational individuals will take place at the Abbey on Wednesday 8th December..
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A Prayer for Ukraine
Thursday, 31st March 2022
Westminster Abbey will join churches and Christians across the UK and Ireland on Passion Sunday to come together in an act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict and for peace in our world.
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Fundraising concert for Ukraine to take place at St Margaret’s Church
Thursday, 28th April 2022
Dona Nobis Pacem: A Concert for Ukraine, will take place in St Margaret’s Church on Tuesday 10th May at 7.00pm to raise funds in support of the DEC’s (Disasters Emergency Committee) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
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Abbey documentary series to air on Channel 5
Channel 5 is to screen a major new six-part documentary series bringing viewers behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.
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Judges mark the start of the 2022 legal year
Monday, 3rd October 2022
Judges and members of the legal profession gathered in Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd October 2022 for a special service to mark the start of the legal year.
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RE tours
Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with Imposition of Ashes on Ash Wednesday 2015
Wednesday, 18th February 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on Maundy Thursday 2016
Thursday, 24th March 2016
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2023
Sunday, 5th February 2023
Sermon given at Evensong on the Third Sunday before Lent 2023: Scripture is full of strange phrases. Scripture is full of strange phrases. A repeated trope we hear throughout the Prophet Amos.