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• Order of Service

  Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.

• Order of Service

  Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.

• 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.

• 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.

• The Queen presents Dean with KCVO

  Wednesday, 30th October 2019

  Her Majesty The Queen presented the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, with the KCVO at his farewell audience at Buckingham Palace today.

  Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

• Knights and 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…

• Make a donation

  A charitable trust has been established to assist in the Abbey's fundraising efforts – The Westminster Abbey Trust. You can make a donation to the Trust.

• London Mayors attend Abbey Evensong

  Evensong to celebrate the Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey was held in the presence of the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London Boroughs, together with members of the Greater London Lieutenancy, on Sunday 20th October 2019.

• Abbey hosts annual St Cecilia service

  A service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia was held at Westminster Abbey in conjunction with Help Musicians UK on Wednesday 20th November 2019.

• Abbey marks the Centenary of the Royal British Legion

  Her Majesty The Queen and Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 12th October.

• Employment opportunities

  Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.

• Order of the Bath

  Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.

• Order of Service

  Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.

• Explore our History

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• Abbey welcomes New Lord Mayor of Westminster

  Matins, attended in Civic State by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Robert Rigby, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 7th July 2024.

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to questions you may have about Westminster Abbey's Advent and Christmas services.

• The Countess of Wessex attends All Souls’ Day service

  HRH The Countess of Wessex attended Sung Eucharist for All Souls' Day in Westminster Abbey on Monday 2nd November.

• Westminster Abbey honour for Sir John Gielgud

  A memorial stone to Sir John Gielgud, one of the finest actors of the twentieth century, was dedicated in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 26th April 2022.

• Consecration of new Bishop at Westminster Abbey

  The Reverend Prebendary James Grier was ordained and consecrated Bishop of Plymouth in the Diocese of Exeter at a Eucharist at Westminster Abbey.

• Sir Charles Longcroft

  Soldier and Airman

  In the Lady Chapel is a sword purchased by Officers of the Order of the Bath from a bequest left by Sir Charles Longcroft.