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• Abbey unlocked tour - July

  Tuesday, 1st July 2025

  Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.

• Abbey unlocked tour - August

  Friday, 1st August 2025

  Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.

• Exhibition: Icons for Hope and Faith

  Thursday, 18th September 2025

  For three days only, explore over 100 icons in this exhibition from members of the British Association of Iconographers.

  Events

• Demonstrations: Icons for Hope and Faith

  Thursday, 18th September 2025

  For three days only, see iconographers in action and listen to short talks about from members of the British Association of Iconographers.

• Highlights Tour

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

• 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.

• Weddings

  Since our founding, hospitality has always been at the heart of the Abbey. Now you can hire a historic space for your next corporate event.

• John Harrison

  Scientist

  In 2006 a memorial stone for John Harrison, clock maker and developer of the marine chronometer, was unveiled in the nave.

• Samuel and Henrietta Barnett

  Priest/Minister and Philanthropist

  In the south choir aisle is a marble tablet to the memory of Samuel Barnett, Canon of Westminster, and his wife Dame Henrietta Barnett.

• Canon Jane Hedges appointed Dean of Norwich

  Thursday, 6th February 2014

  The Venerable Dr Jane Hedges, Sub-Dean, Canon Steward and Archdeacon of Westminster, has been appointed Dean of Norwich.

  Reverend Jane Hedges

• Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey appointed Canon of Westminster

  Thursday, 22nd May 2014

  The Venerable Jane Sinclair, Archdeacon of Stow and Lindsey, has been appointed by the Crown to the Canonry of Westminster vacant through the appointment of Canon Jane Hedges as Dean of Norwich.

  Canon Jane Sinclair

• Verger-guided tours

  Guided tours, led by our vergers, are a great way to see the Abbey. School groups and private tour groups are also welcome to visit.

• Costs and Eligibility

  Explore 1,000 years of mystery and history in your classroom with Westminster Abbey’s after school clubs. Available to primary schools in the SW1 and SE1 postcode districts.

• Ampulla and spoon

  Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.

• Volunteer at Westminster Abbey

  We look for enthusiastic, committed people to join our team of volunteers. If there are volunteer vacancies, they will be listed below.

• Edward III and Philippa of Hainault

  Edward was crowned in 1327. Monuments to him and his wife Philippa of Hainault are in the chapel of St Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey.

• Richard II and Anne of Bohemia

  Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 16th July 1377 aged 10. He married Anne of Bohemia in January 1382 and both are buried in the Abbey. His portrait hangs in the nave.

• Christianity – some basics

  Would you like to know more about the Christian faith? Here’s a short guide: how it began, its beliefs and practices plus, help if you’d like to explore it further.

• Elizabeth II

  Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, took place in 1947. Her funeral was held on 19th September 2022.

• Can I guide my group?

  Visiting the Abbey in a group is a wonderful day out. We welcome private tour groups as well as school and university groups all year.