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Plan your visit

Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.

Visit Plan

Advent I: Looking Back and Looking Forward

Sunday, 30th November 2025

Listen as the Reverend Canon Mark Birch reflects on words from the Book of Isaiah, exploring how during Advent we look back at the life of Jesus and look forward to His coming again.

Prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort

Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort, 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.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

You can book tickets to visit Westminster Abbey through the 'Book tickets' link on the website.

Advent & Christmas services frequently asked questions

Answers to questions you may have about Westminster Abbey's Advent and Christmas services.

Evening Prayer

Service following the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer of psalms, readings from Holy Scripture, prayers, and a hymn sung by the congregation.

Matins

This service, like Evensong, follows the pattern in The Book of Common Prayer and consists of choral music, scripture readings, and prayers.

Voice and Verse Workshop: Book Binding

Saturday, 2nd November 2024

Discover the historic craft of bookbinding and try your hand at assembling your own book in this one-day workshop.

Events Voice and Verse

Family Workshop: The Birds of Christmas book launch

Saturday, 13th December 2025

Celebrate your family Christmas at Westminster Abbey at this enchanting workshop marking the launch of a beautifully illustrated new picture book.

Family

Book of Condolence for Baroness Thatcher

Wednesday, 10th April 2013

A Book of Condolence for The Right Honourable The Baroness Thatcher will be opened at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, at 9.30am on Thursday 11th April 2013.

Baroness Thatcher

Ticket ballot opens for Stephen Hawking Memorial Service

Wednesday, 9th May 2018

A ballot opens 9th May for tickets for the Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Professor Stephen Hawking and the burial of his ashes.

Stephen Hawking

See the objects and spaces

Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.

Institute Book Explores Morality in Public Life

Wednesday, 21st June 2017

A new book exploring issues of ethics and morality in public life is published today (21st June) by the Westminster Abbey Institute.

Westminster Abbey Institute

Prices and entry times

We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.

Group visits

Visiting the Abbey in a group is a wonderful day out. We welcome private tour groups as well as school and university groups all year.

Spectator reviews new book on the Coronation Chair

Thursday, 15th August 2013

A review in The Spectator magazine on The Coronation Chair and the Stone of Scone has given the Coronation Chair “the comprehensive study it deserves” according to James Yorke, former curator in the V&A’s furniture department.

Coronation Chair

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 Abbey Shop