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• 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

• 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).

• 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.

• 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.

• Address given at a Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital

  Thursday, 23rd May 2019

  We honour the men and women who have served over the years and those who continue to serve in our own day.

  Chelsea and Westminster Hospital 300th anniversary

• A brief history of Westminster Abbey

  L'Abbaye de Westminster est le lieu de couronnement des rois depuis celui de Guillaume le Conquérant en 1066. Elle a également vu de nombreux mariages et enterrements royaux, sans parler des célébrations nationales et autres commémorations.

• Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020

  Sunday, 18th October 2020

  Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the Dedication of Westminster Abbey 2020: Even the Dean of Westminster could not, should not tell you what the outcome will be. I grew up in.

• 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.

• The Funeral of Tony Benn

  Wednesday, 26th March 2014

  The funeral of Labour former Cabinet minister Tony Benn took place at St Margaret’s Church Westminster Abbey on Thursday 27th March 2014.

  Tony Benn funeral

• Dean of Westminster to celebrate 40 years as a priest

  Tuesday, 21st June 2016

  On Monday 4th July at 5.00 pm the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, will preside at a Sung Eucharist in Westminster Abbey to mark the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.

  Dean of Westminster

• Affairs of the Heart at Westminster Abbey: Association members

  Tuesday, 13th February 2024

  Join Abbey guide Tony Willoughby as he marks Valentine’s Day by sharing his favourite love stories from centuries of history at Westminster Abbey - a church at the heart of the nation.

  Westminster Abbey Association

• 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.

• Employment opportunities

  Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.

• 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

• Westminster Abbey Institute Welcomes New MPs

  Wednesday, 13th May 2015

  The Westminster Abbey Institute hosted a reception on Tuesday 12th May 2015 to welcome new Members of Parliament.

  Westminster Abbey Institute

• Choir of Westminster Abbey to sing at prestige Moscow Festival

  Wednesday, 12th January 2011

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey will sing at a major international choral festival in Moscow next week.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Festival of Saint Cecilia service held at Westminster Abbey

  Thursday, 25th November 2010

  The Festival of St Cecilia service was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 24th November 2010. The choirs of Westminster Abbey, St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Cathedral came together to sing the premiere of an anthem specially commissioned by the Musicians Benevolent Fund with the help of the RVW Trust: ‘Vast Ocean of Light’, by Jonathan Dove.

  St Cecilia

• St Cecilia service held at Westminster Abbey

  Wednesday, 23rd November 2016

  The St Cecilia Service: A Celebration of Music was held at Westminster Abbey at 11.00am on Wednesday 23rd November 2016.

  Special Service

• Robert Priest

  Doctor and Physician

  Dr Robert Priest, physician and translator, was buried at St Margaret's Church Westminster in 1596. But he has no marker or memorial.

• Westminster Abbey Institute launched

  Wednesday, 23rd October 2013

  The Westminster Abbey Institute was launched on Tuesday 22nd October 2013 with a special event in the Nave exploring the importance of the truth in public life.