The Abbey will re-open for sightseeing visitors from Friday 21st May.
In the meantime, we remain open for worship and you are welcome to join us at our daily services. We are also open for individual prayer from 10:30am - 12:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
It costs over £14 million a year to maintain the Abbey, and we do not receive any funding from the Church, the Crown, or the Government. The drastic reduction to our income caused by the Covid pandemic is putting our priceless heritage at risk. So for the first time on over 60 years, we are launching a public appeal to ask for your support.
The Abbey is almost completely reliant on income from tourism to cover its running costs and day-to-day maintenance. In the current climate, no visitors means no income. It is vital that this historic building, its collections and music heritage are protected for future generations.
Your help will ensure the Abbey is here forever and for everyone.
Leaving us a gift in your Will can help sustain the Abbey for future generations. Even a small legacy can make a big difference.
Find out moreIf you’re a US taxpayer, you can donate tax efficiently to the American Fund for Westminster Abbey (AFWA).
Donate via AFWAHave a question about supporting the Abbey? We’d love to hear from you. Here’s how you can get in touch:
Westminster Abbey Foundation
20 Dean’s Yard
London SW1P 3PA
Valerie Humphrey, Director - Westminster Abbey Foundation
Megan Huntly, Development Co-ordinator
Lucy Henzell-Thomas, Trusts & Grants Fundraiser
We’re always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at the Abbey. Interested in joining our team? We’d love to hear from you.
Be a volunteerIt’s a privilege to live and work here – the Abbey really is the heart of the country and its history.
