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The Queen to visit Abbey for 450th anniversary
Monday, 22nd March 2010
HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh will visit Westminster Abbey and Westminster School on Friday 21st May during celebrations marking the 450th anniversary of the granting of the Abbey’s Charter by Queen Elizabeth I.
The Queen’s visit in May will begin with a service of thanksgiving.
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Visit of HE The President of Slovenia
Thursday, 28th February 2019
The President of Slovenia, His Excellency Borut Pahor visited the Abbey on Thursday 28th February 2019 as part of a Governmental visit to the UK.
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Dementia Friendly Visit: The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries
Thursday, 21st May 2026
Discover highlights of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries on this relaxed visit, designed for people living with dementia and their companions.
...opening offers time to settle in, chat together, and prepare for the visit. We will explore the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries on a special guided tour...
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Dean highlights significance of Vatican visit
Thursday, 26th January 2017
As the Abbey Choir flies back from Rome after a week-long visit to the Vatican, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall has underlined the ecumenical significance of the trip.
...two choirs grows out of recent years of deepening Anglican-Catholic relations, in particular following Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to the Abbey in September 2010.
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First Lady brings Obama family for Abbey visit
Thursday, 11th June 2009
Michelle Obama, the United States of America’s First Lady, brought her two daughters to Westminster Abbey for an hour-long visit on Tuesday 9th June 2009.
...for a week-long stay while President Obama returned to Washington after the visit to Normandy for celebrations marking the 65th anniversary of the D-Day
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King and Queen of Jordan visit Westminster Abbey
Friday, 1st March 2019
The King and Queen of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan visited Westminster Abbey on 1st March as part of a Governmental visit to the UK.
Following the prayers, the canon-in-residence, The Reverend Anthony Ball invited The King and Queen to sign the Distinguished Visitors' Book.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Answers to frequently asked questions about visiting Westminster Abbey, including opening hours, ticket prices, accessibility, facilities, getting here, and what's on.
Visiting early in the morning shortly after opening at 9.30am typically offers a calmer experience with fewer crowds.
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South African President visits the Abbey
Tuesday, 22nd November 2022
The President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Cyril Ramaphosa, visited the Abbey on Tuesday 22nd November as part of his State Visit to His Majesty The King.
Following the tour, the Dean invited President Ramaphosa to sign the Distinguished Visitors’ Book.
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King of Malaysia visits the Abbey
Thursday, 12th December 2019
His Majesty The King of Malaysia visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 12th December as part of his Governmental visit to the United Kingdom.
Following the tour, the Dean invited the King to sign the Distinguished Visitors' Book.
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President George W. Bush and First Lady visit Abbey
Thursday, 20th November 2003
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr welcomed President Bush and Mrs George W Bush to Westminster Abbey today and invited him to lay a wreath on the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
Afterwards The President and The First Lady signed The Distinguished Visitor's Book and received the gift of a book about the Abbey written by Walter Annenberg,...
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Dementia Friendly Visit: Poets' Corner
Thursday, 15th January 2026
Join us for a bespoke dementia friendly tour in the world-famous Poets’ Corner, followed by refreshments and creative writing.
...any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking at [email protected] Filming and...
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Group visits
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.
To reschedule a visit, please email [email protected].
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Russian President Vladimir Putin visits Abbey
Tuesday, 24th June 2003
On Tuesday 24th June Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Westminster Abbey on the first day of his four-day state visit to Britain.
As part of the visit President Putin received a book on Westminster Abbey from the Dean of Westminster.
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Royal visit
A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.
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President of France lays wreath at Grave of the Unknown Warrior
Wednesday, 26th March 2008
The President of France, M. Nicholas Sarkozy, and Mme. Sarkozy visited the Abbey on 26th March to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior during their state visit to the UK.
Following the wreath-laying ceremony and a short tour of the Abbey, the President signed the Abbey’s distinguished visitors’ book.
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Dementia Friendly Visit: England's Oldest Garden
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
Join us for a bespoke dementia friendly tour in the Westminster Abbey’s gardens, followed by refreshments and a gentle gardening workshop.
...any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking at [email protected] Filming and...
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President Trump visits Westminster Abbey
Monday, 3rd June 2019
President Donald J. Trump visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd June on the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Westminster Abbey to Welcome Pope Benedict XVI
Tuesday, 16th March 2010
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster will welcome Pope Benedict XVI to a service at Westminster Abbey during his visit to the United Kingdom in September.
Majesty’s Government today announced that during his visit to the UK between September 16th and 19th the Pope will visit the Abbey after meeting the Archbishop...
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Prices and entry times
We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.
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Pope Benedict XVI to attend Abbey Service of Evening Prayer
Friday, 9th July 2010
His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI will attend a Service of Evening Prayer at Westminster Abbey during his visit to England and Scotland in September 2010.
The Abbey service at 6.15pm on Friday 17th September will be the only ecumenical service of the Papal Visit.
