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Chronicles from an Abbey corbel
Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Liber Regalis, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.
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The Abbey and the Royal Family
We’ve been the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other royal occasions, including sixteen weddings. Find about more about our royal connections.
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The procession enters the Abbey Church
Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 15th October 2017.
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Abbey names new tower
Monday, 16th April 2018
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, announced today that in recognition of the exceptional generosity of The Garfield Weston Foundation towards the funding of The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries, the access tower to the Galleries has been named The Weston Tower.
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The window in the north transept of the Abbey
Westminster Abbey will today unveil a new stained glass window designed by David Hockney and commissioned to celebrate the reign of Her Majesty The Queen.
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The Procession through the Abbey Church
The annual Judges Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Monday 1st October 2018.
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Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist for the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2015
Sunday, 18th October 2015
Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.
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Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation
Tuesday, 7th July 2020
Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.
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President George W. Bush and First Lady visit Abbey
Thursday, 20th November 2003
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr welcomed President Bush and Mrs George W Bush to Westminster Abbey today and invited him to lay a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
State Visit President of the United States George W. Bush Laura Bush
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Join the Abbey Association
Unlimited free entry to the Abbey is just one of the advantages of joining the Abbey Association. But there’s much more on offer.
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Commonwealth at the Abbey
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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Exploring the Abbey
Peckham Park Baptist Church approached us to support their half term “Apprentice Challenge”. Young people were tasked with exploring and understanding the Abbey before presenting their sales pitch inspired by their favourite area of this great church.
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Precentor appointed Chaplain of Haileybury School
Wednesday, 25th September 2019
The Reverend Christopher Stoltz, Minor Canon and Precentor of Westminster Abbey, has been appointed Chaplain of Haileybury, and teacher of theology and philosophy.
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Abbey Advent Calendar
Open a door every day on our Abbey Advent Calendar.
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Welcome to Westminster Abbey
Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.
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Abbey remembers the Fallen
Sunday, 11th November 2018
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 11th November 2018.
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Abbey marks Year of Engineering
Thursday, 22nd November 2018
A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate The Year of Engineering 2018 was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 22nd November 2018 at noon.
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President Pahor is taken on a tour of the Abbey
The President of Slovenia, His Excellency Borut Pahor visited the Abbey on Thursday 28th February 2019 as part of a Governmental visit to the UK.
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HRH The Duke of Cambridge departs the Abbey
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of British Vice Admiral, businessman and benefactor Sir Donald Gosling KCVO was held at Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey clay model
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