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• Fraternité tour: French footprints in British history - May

  Thursday, 9th May 2024

  Journey through collaboration and conflict as we delve into the intricate French links woven throughout Britain's history.

  Events

• A History Boy

  A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

• The St Margaret's Choristers make history

  Thursday, 9th May 2024

  The St Margaret’s Choristers made history on Wednesday 8th May when they sang Evensong in Westminster Abbey for the first time.

  St Margaret's Church

• History

  Discover the Great O Antiphons with Westminster Abbey, and take part in this Advent tradition.

• History

  Find out more about the choir and musical tradition at St. Margaret's Church

• History tours

  Whether you are looking for the highlights, or want something more specialised, choose from our range of guided tours to make your visit truly memorable. You can also add on a workshop to give your pupils something to take home or visit the stunning Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

• History workshops

  Bring faith and history to life for your KS1 and KS2 pupils with our outreach workshops and linked tours of Westminster Abbey.

• History tours

  Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

• A history of coronations

  Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.

• 'The history of England'

  Memorials in the Abbey's south transept

• Our history

  Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.

• History of St Margaret's

  Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.

• Explore a place rich in history

  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.

• More Coronation history

  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.

• More Coronation history

  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.

• Creation art workshop: Rooted in History

  Saturday, 17th August 2024

  Join artist Luke Adam Hawker for an afternoon of drawing the trees and architecture of Westminster Abbey.

  Creation

• 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

• 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.

• Protecting history

  On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.

• Lunchtime concert: St Margaret's Consort

  Wednesday, 12th June 2024

  A musical journey through 500 years of English history.  

  Music