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  • 抵达路线

    自公元960年以来,这里就与众多君主和王后、政客与士兵、诗人和牧师、英雄和反派的生平经历息息相关。威斯敏斯特教堂自1066年起就是君主加冕教堂,也是3000多位不列颠著名人士的长眠之所。

  • 사원에 오시는 방법

    서기 960년 이후로 수많은 왕과 왕비, 정치인과 군인, 성직자, 영웅 및 악한들의 삶이 스며있는 장소를 탐방하세요. 웨스트민스터 사원은 1066년 이후로 대관식 교회의 역할을 해오고 있으며 위대한 영국인 3,000여 명의 시신이 안장되어 있는 사원입니다.

  • How to get to the Abbey

    Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.

  • For your visit

    You are welcome to book your primary school group in for a self-led visit of Westminster Abbey between September and June.

  • For your visit

    Explore Westminster Abbey with your secondary school class using our specially developed route map and trails.

  • Sensory map

    We want the Abbey to be an accessible space for everyone. We welcome all students to participate in our learning programme and can tailor sessions to meet the specific needs of individuals.

  • Your questions answered

    Planning to visit the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries? Please make sure you read the following information and tips before your experience.

  • Womens' Voluntary Service roll of honour

    In the nave of Westminster Abbey is displayed the Womens' Voluntary Service (WVS) roll of honour for those who died during the Second World War.

  • X is for X marks the spot

    Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?

  • The King and Queen lead the nation in marking VE Day 80th anniversary

    The King and Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May. VE Day was the public holiday that marked the formal end of the Second World War in Europe.

  • James Rennell

    Engineer

    James Rennell, cartographer, is buried in the centre of the nave. His grave is now unmarked but just had his name, death date and age.

  • Ephraim Chambers

    Writer

    Ephraim Chambers, author of the English Encyclopedia, is buried in the north cloister. The white marble monument on the wall is by sculptor N. Hedges.

  • Greenvile (Grenvill) Collins

    Sailor

    Greenvile (Grenvill) Collins, naval officer and hydrographer, was buried in St Margaret's Westminster but has no memorial.

  • HRH The Countess of Wessex reads for Ascension Day podcast

    Thursday, 21st May 2020

    Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex has recorded a reading from St Luke’s Gospel for the Ascension Day episode of Abbeycast, the podcast series.

    HRH The Countess of Wessex Ascension Day Abbeycast COVID-19

  • James Cook

    Sailor

    A memorial to Captain James Cook, Sir Francis Drake and Sir Francis Chichester was unveiled in the south cloister on 4th October 1979.

  • Sir Francis Drake

    Sailor

    A memorial to Sir Francis Drake, Elizabethan sailor and explorer, was unveiled in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey on 4th October 1979.

  • Sir Francis Chichester

    Sailor

    A memorial to Sir Francis Chichester, Captain James Cook and Sir Francis Drake was unveiled in the south cloister on 4th October 1979.

  • President of Malawi honours Dr David Livingstone

    Wednesday, 20th March 2013

    Her Excellency Joyce Banda, President of Malawi, attended a Wreathlaying Ceremony at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 19th March 2013 on the Bicentenary of the Birth of Dr David Livingstone.

    Dr David Livingstone Wreathlaying

  • Voice and Verse Workshop: Strokes of Poetry

    Saturday, 23rd November 2024

    Step into the world of Westminster Abbey's memorials as we explore their history and emotional impact through poetry.

    Events Voice and Verse

  • William Camden

    Writer and Historian

    William Camden, author and antiquary, was buried in the south transept of Westminster Abbey. He was Head Master of Westminster School and Abbey Librarian.

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