Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Visitors can book tickets for dates in July and August and visit the many areas of the Abbey as before.

We are also open for worship and you are welcome to join us at our daily services. You can also attend individual prayer from 10:30am – 1:00pm, Monday – Saturday, but this is subject to change.

Some COVID hygiene guidance remains in place.

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Roger Bannister completing the 4-minute mile

At different times of the day, or in different seasons, the light falling in the Abbey will light up something that you have walked past a million times and never seen before.

Vanessa, Head of Conservation

Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Roger Bannister

Four Knights Grand Cross installed in Bath chapel

Lost medieval sacristy opens to public for Summer Festival of events

Explore Christianity in 10 objects

Free entry to the Abbey for NHS staff as summer visiting hours are announced

The Reverend Robert Latham appointed Minor Canon and Sacrist

Students celebrate inspirational figures

Digital Order of Service now available

Radio 3 to broadcast Choral Evensong from the Abbey

Westminster Abbey is open to visitors once again

Lord-Lieutenant of London installed as High Bailiff

Westminster Abbey to hold Memorial Woodland service

Evensong to be streamed live from the Abbey on Sunday

Prime Minister attends Abbey Nightingale service

Speaker’s Chaplain installed as Canon of Westminster

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