Coronations for young people
Join us in the year that we celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III at Westminster Abbey. To inspire young people to find out more about this Christian service, which has taken place at the Abbey since 1066, check out these experiences, events, and online activities about coronations. Whether you want to visit the Abbey or discover more from your classroom or home, this is the place to start.
Coronation Club
Join Aaron and Sophie online to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. Discover what happens and why through games, crafts, stories and more.
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Primary: Kings, Queens & Coronations tour
Visit the Abbey with your primary class to discover incredible stories about coronations since 1066.
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Primary: Coronations workshop
Extend your tour with an re-enactment of a coronation and create a beautiful crown to take home.
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Primary: Online Coronations session
Log on to uncover more about the ancient ceremony of coronations from your classroom in this interactive session.
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Primary: Online Coronations workshop
Join us for an exciting, unique partnership session delivered by Westminster Abbey and The National Archives.
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Secondary: Online Coronations session
Learn more about the coronation ceremony from the comfort of your classroom in this interactive session.
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All ages: Coronations teaching resources
Delve into this comprehensive collection of free, downloadable resources with activities for all key stages.
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Family Tour: Easter at the Abbey
10th - 14th April 2023
11.00am - 2.00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
Free Family Day: St Margaret's Birthday celebrations
Saturday, 15th April 2023
10.00am - 2.00pm
St Margaret's Church
Free
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Royalty at home
Discover more about royalty at Westminster Abbey with these family friendly videos.
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The Liber Regalis
Find about the medieval instruction manual for coronations with these activities.
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