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• Fiery dragons

  Knights have long been a part of Westminster Abbey’s story, with many buried and remembered inside the church. Today, the Lady Chapel even remembers modern knights during their lifetime. The Knights of the Order of the Bath each have their own special flag and crest. Over to you to explore what it takes to be a knight, perhaps even defeating a few dragons…

• Story Building - Character

  After Geoffrey Chaucer was buried here, Poets’ Corner became the place where many other creative people were buried and remembered. This space in the Abbey’s South Transept remembers people who have explored the world in all sorts of creative ways. Stretch your creative muscles with these videos.

• Written in the stars

  Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin are just some of the names in Scientists' Corner at Westminster Abbey. These scientists buried and remembered here made incredible contributions to our understanding of the world around us. Put your thinking cap on as we explore the natural world and beyond.

• Building History

  Westminster Abbey was founded in the year 960 AD. Since then there have been three churches on the same site. The current church is 750 years old and full of beautiful statues and windows. Join us to find out about and recreate some of the wonders you would encounter inside.

• Volunteer for us

  It costs over £10 million a year to maintain the Abbey, and we don’t receive any funding from the Church, the Crown, or the Government.

• Features of College Garden

  The Head Gardener at Westminster Abbey shares her experience and insight about how the team care for England's oldest cultivated garden.

• 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.

• An Observance for Commonwealth Day 2006

  Monday, 13th March 2006

  The Bromley Valley Jets' gymnastic team stole the show at this year's Commonwealth Observance Day Service.

  Commonwealth Service Special Service

• Fraternité conservation spotlight: Housekeeping

  Friday, 15th March 2024

  Join our Conservation Team in conversation about looking after a building where history is still being made.

  Events

• Fraternité conservation spotlight: Catherine de Valois

  Tuesday, 19th March 2024

  Join our Conservation Team to discover the secrets of Catherine de Valois' funeral effigy.

• Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - October

  Tuesday, 8th October 2024

  Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.

  Voice and Verse

• Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - November

  Tuesday, 5th November 2024

  Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.

• Westminster Abbey Garden Tour

  Tuesday, 1st April 2025

  Take a stroll around the Abbey’s green spaces with our Head Gardener, Danny Britten.

• Restoration of one of London's oldest buildings has begun

  Monday, 12th January 2009

  An ambitious project to repair and conserve Westminster Abbeys Chapter House, the birthplace of Parliament, has begun.

  Chapter House conservation

• Western Front

  Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.

• Ecumenical representatives

  Monday, 19th May 2008

  Senior members of the Roman Catholic and Methodist churches have been invited to join the College of Westminster Abbey.

  College of Westminster Abbey

• 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.

• Schools' programme

  Westminster Abbey is a fascinating place to visit either in person or virtually. Our award-winning Learning team bring the Abbey to life, with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.

• Virtual classrooms

  Our team of experienced Learning Officers can join you online in your classroom to bring the Abbey to life even if you cannot visit. We offer a range of formats: interactive sessions, costumed characters (and guided virtual tours, tailored to your needs, interests and the age of your class.

• Communities Case Studies

  Our Communities team at Westminster Abbey often works with young people on long-term projects, building relationships with community groups and organisations. Perhaps some of our previous projects and partnerships can serve as inspiration for our future together?