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  • Look closer

    Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

  • Abbey marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

    Westminster Abbey marked the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain with a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Sunday 20th September 2020.

  • خطط لزيارتك مقدمًا

    نود أن تنعموا بزيارة آمنة وممتعة للدير، لذا نقدم بعض النصائح المفيدة لمساعدتكم على الإعداد مقدمًا لزيارتكم.

  • ANZAC Day

    ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.

  • William Wordsworth (1770-1850)

    Curator Dr Susan Jenkins shares more about the lives and poetry of nine Poet Laureates who are buried or memorialised in Poets' Corner.

  • 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.

  • Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service

    Her Majesty The Queen led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 9th March 2020.

  • Commonwealth

    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.

  • London Mayors attend Edwardtide service

    Monday, 20th October 2008

    The Mayors of 25 London boroughs attended Evensong celebrating the Feast of the Dedication on Sunday 19th October at the close of the Abbey’s Edwardtide celebrations.

    London Mayors Evensong Special Service

  • Christmas tree returns to North Green

    Tuesday, 7th December 2010

    A 25-foot illuminated Christmas tree now welcomes visitors to Westminster Abbey’s Great North Door and to St Margaret’s Church.

    Christmas Christmas tree

  • Virtual World of Work

    Westminster Abbey's Virtual World of Work. ideal for 16-to-25 year olds, is a step-by-step programme can be used independently or within a community group setting to prepare for joining the workforce.

  • Plan uw bezoek

    We willen graag dat uw bezoek aan de Abbey veilig en aangenaam is. Daarom vindt u hieronder een aantal bruikbare tips ter voorbereiding van uw bezoek.

  • Programma la tua visita

    Vogliamo che la tua visita all'Abbazia sia sicura e piacevole. Ecco alcuni utili consigli.

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  • Gold Crown Commemorates Queen's Diamond Wedding Anniversary

    Thursday, 22nd March 2007

    On 22nd March, the Royal Mint launched gold and silver commemorative £5 crowns to mark Her Majesty the Queen and His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh's Diamond Wedding Anniversary.

    Diamond Weddng Anniversary HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  • Abbey Remembers Japan Earthquake Victims

    Monday, 6th June 2011

    HRH The Duke of Gloucester, patron of the Japan Society, attended The Great East Japan Earthquake Memorial Service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 5 June 2011 at 6.30 pm.

    HRH The Duke of Gloucester Royal Visit

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