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• Abbey gardens

  College Garden, within the walls of the Abbey, has been in cultivation for over 900 years. It was used to grow food and medicinal herbs.

• Abbey Spectacular!

  Daniel Cook plays a collection of classic organ music on the grand organ of Westminster Abbey

• American Fund for Westminster Abbey

  If you’re a US taxpayer, you can support us tax efficiently by donating to the American Fund for Westminster Abbey (AFWA).

• The Abbey and the Royal Family

  British kings and queens have forged a strong bond with Westminster Abbey. Since 1066 every British monarch, except two, has been crowned here.

  Royalty

• History of Westminster Abbey

  An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.

  Architecture Christianity

• Abbey Lates

  Take a self-led tour, exploring highlights of the Abbey with our special map.

• Photography in the Abbey

  Visitors to Westminster Abbey are welcome to take personal photographs in the church but we ask that you do not use a flash or take pictures during services.

• Een korte geschiedenis van Westminster Abbey

  Westminster Abbey is al sinds 1066 de kroningskerk, toen Willem de Veroveraar er gekroond werd. Ook hebben er in de Abbey tal van koninklijke huwelijken, begrafenissen en nationale vieringen en herdenkingen plaatsgevonden.

• Security at the Abbey

  This page details the security and safety measures we have in place so you can fully enjoy your visit to the Abbey.

• Worship at the Abbey

  Life at Westminster Abbey revolves around worship. Whatever your beliefs, you’re welcome to take part. Our daily services are open to the public.

• Ein kurzer geschichtlicher Überblick der Westminster Abbey

  Die Westminster Abbey ist seit dem Jahr 1066, als Wilhelm der Eroberer König wurde, Krönungskirche. In der Abbey haben zudem zahlreiche königliche Hochzeiten und Begräbnisse, nationale Feierlichkeiten und Gedenkfeiern stattgefunden.

• Abbey Bookshop Golden Jubilee

  Wednesday, 22nd March 2006

  The building which now houses the Bookshop was constructed in the 1830s by Edward Blore, Abbey Surveyor, as an office for the Chapter Clerk.

  Abbey Shop

• Abbey documentary to be shown on BBC Two

  Friday, 23rd November 2012

  BBC Two is to screen a major three-part documentary series showing life behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.

  Abbey documentary

• Abbey treasures celebrated in Librarian’s new book

  Wednesday, 6th August 2008

  Treasures of Westminster Abbey, the third guidebook commissioned by Westminster Abbey Enterprises Ltd from Scala Publishers, was launched on Thursday 31st July in Jerusalem Chamber.

  Treasures of Westminster Abbey

• Westminster Abbey launches Association

  Monday, 23rd November 2015

  Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.

  Westminster Abbey Association

• Abbey Choir returns

  Friday, 2nd November 2007

  The Abbey Choir, seen here in front of the Sydney Opera House, has returned after a hugely successful tour of Australia.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Abbey Choir Reveals Life Behind The Scenes

  Friday, 27th May 2016

  The Abbey held its first 'Chorister Experience' on Saturday 21st May. Thirteen boys, aged 6 to 10, attended the event which was designed to give an insight into the life of an Abbey chorister.

  Westminster Abbey Choir School

• Abbey Choir Thrills with Festival Performance

  Friday, 19th May 2017

  Westminster Abbey was full on the evening of Tuesday 16th May for a performance of J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor by the Choir of the Abbey and the period instrument ensemble St James’ Baroque under the direction of the Abbey’s Organist and Master of the Choristers, James O’Donnell. All the solo arias were sung by choristers and lay vicars of the Abbey Choir.

• Inspectors praise Abbey Choir School

  Friday, 22nd January 2016

  Westminster Abbey Choir School has been given a glowing report by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.

• Singing returns to the Abbey

  Monday, 17th August 2020

  Choral services resumed at Westminster Abbey for the first time in five months when six members of the Abbey’s choir sang at the 11.15am Eucharist.

  Choir of Westminster Abbey COVID-19