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• Choristership

  Being an Abbey chorister is a unique musical and educational experience. Between the ages of 8-13 choristers enjoy an outstanding education at our Choir School.

• Crib

  The Christmas Crib figures at Westminster Abbey were carved at Oberammergau in 1965.

  Christianity

• Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on All Souls' Day 2015

  Monday, 2nd November 2015

  Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.

• 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

• Reflection: Maundy Thursday

  Monday, 1st January 0001

  Read or listen to the reflection for Maundy Thursday

• Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Twelfth Sunday after Trinity 2015

  Sunday, 23rd August 2015

  Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Chaplain.

• Sermon Given at Matins on the Third Sunday before Lent 2017

  Sunday, 12th February 2017

  Sermon given by The Reverend David Stanton, Canon in Residence.

• Vaughan Williams, Tavener & MacMillan: Choral works

  From established works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir John Tavener to premiere recordings of recent commissions by Sir James MacMillan, this new release brings together iconic pieces with strong musical and historical ties to the Abbey.

• 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.

• Sermon Given at the Judges Service 2017

  Monday, 2nd October 2017

  Sermon given by The Right Reverend Michael Doe Preacher of Gray’s Inn.

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.

• Trade Justice Movement Event

  Friday, 15th April 2005

  The opening event of the Trade Justice Movement's vigil last Friday night, which took place in the Abbey, included singers Ronan Keating and Beverley Knight, and actors Vanessa Redgrave and Pete Postlethwhaite.

  Trade Justice Movement Make poverty history Action for Trade Justice

• Patrons lend their support to the St Margaret’s Choristers

  Friday, 1st March 2024

  Five patrons from across the worlds of public service and the arts have lent their support to the St Margaret’s Choristers – a new girls’ choir founded at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, last year.

  St Margaret's Church

• Entry times and opening hours

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

• About the Queens Consort

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• Monk-ish Easter Morsels for Abbey Choristers

  Monday, 28th March 2005

  Choristers at Westminster Abbey tucked into a traditional Easter pudding, last eaten by Monks 500 years ago.

  Principal Pudding Easter

• Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral

  Monday, 27th March 2023

  Three members of the Abbey staff have been honoured for their role in the funeral of The Late Queen last September.

  State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

• Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet

  Thursday, 17th April 2025

  This Sung Eucharist commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus broke bread with his disciples, and washed their feet as a sign of humility.

  Holy Week and Easter

• A national service to celebrate 12 Step Recovery

  Tuesday, 25th October 2022

  A National Service to celebrate 12 Step Recovery was held in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 25th October.

• Veteran honoured

  The Battle of Britain – a 112-day fight for control of Britain’s skies – was the first decisive battle in history fought entirely in the air.