We are fully booked for guided visits up until Christmas. You are most welcome to come for a self-led visit or book for later in the school year.
Schools' programme
Westminster Abbey is a fascinating place to visit either in person or virtually. Our award-winning Learning team bring the Abbey to life, with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.
Welcoming UK schools
Explore the Abbey
A school visit is a great way to discover Westminster Abbey. We offer guided tours, workshops, self-led visits, outreach, and virtual classrooms. We’ve developed these activities to cover topics on the National Curriculum from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5, including subjects such as RE, History, English, STEM, and the arts.
Home educated groups
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CPD and INSET for teachers
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Making a difference project
Challenge your pupils to research and create a video about the life and legacy of someone buried or memorialised in Westminster Abbey, whose words or actions made a difference with this step-by-step guide.
This class project could be completed in any classroom, wherever in the world that might be.
Find out moreSchool travel awards
Westminster Abbey won the award for Best Venue for History Learning at the School Travel Awards 2019/20, and was a finalist in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 awards. Organised by School Travel Organiser magazine, the awards recognise those in the education sector who excel in providing exciting and educational trips for Primary and Secondary schools.
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