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• Royal tombs

  Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of many kings and queens, starting with King Edward the Confessor whose shrine stands just behind the High Altar.

  Royalty

• Designing Tudor tombs

• 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.

• Family Associate membership

  Buy, renew or give a Family Associate membership to the Abbey Association. You’ll receive your membership pack or gift voucher in 10 to 12 days.

• 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

• Public History Research

  The Abbey has embarked on a programme of public history research guided by its Christian mission and commitment to be a good custodian of its heritage.

• Join the Families mailing list

  Discover family friendly tours, craft activities and special days for each UK school holiday.

• Special services

  We hold a variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, Royal Family, or organisations.

• Family Day: Christmas crafts and carols

  Saturday, 6th December 2025

  Celebrate Christmas at Westminster Abbey this festive season. Join our world-famous choristers for carol singing, get creative with Christmas crafts, and enjoy family-friendly festive fun.

  Family

• 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.

• Families

  Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history.

• Family Activity: Parrots and Pirates

  Thursday, 9th April 2026

  Ready for an adventure! Set sail with your family on a quest to explore the Abbey’s connections with the high seas.

• Family Tour: Commonwealth

  Monday, 16th February 2026

  Join us for a family friendly tour to discover how Westminster Abbey supports His Majesty The King in his role as Head of the Commonwealth.

  Lectures

• Commonwealth family tour

  Monday, 17th February 2025

  Join a family friendly tour of Westminster Abbey to discover how the Abbey supports the King in his role as Head of the Commonwealth.

  Events Commonwealth

• Family Day; Budding Builders

  Thursday, 28th May 2026

  Bring your budding builders to England’s oldest garden to get busy with all things bricks and buttresses.

• Summer: Covert and Classified Family Day

  Tuesday, 12th August 2025

  Shhh… there are spies hidden in the Abbey! Step into a world of mystery, puzzles and spy training at our Covert and Classified Family Day.

  Summer at the Abbey

• Voice and Verse Family Day: Get Creative!

  Friday, 1st November 2024

  Release your imagination this half term. Take inspiration from famous poets, writers and creatives buried and remembered in Westminster Abbey to boost your family creativity.

  Voice and Verse

• Family Storytelling: Commonwealth

  Wednesday, 18th February 2026

  Settle in for amazing stories inspired by the current Commonwealth theme “Together We Thrive”.

• Family Workshop: The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder

  Tuesday, 8th April 2025

  Journey into the magical world of Narnia this Easter, with stories, crafts and adventure!

  Event

• Family Tour: Under our feet

  Monday, 27th October 2025

  Explore Westminster Abbey and uncover the extraordinary stories hidden beneath its floor.