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Sunday, 10th July 2005

A Service of Prayer and Thanksgiving to mark 60 years since the end of the Second World War was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 10th July 2005.

At 5.00pm on July 10th the bells of Westminster Abbey led churches throughout the country in a celebratory peal.

Special Service WW2

Summer: Wednesday Abbey Lates

Wednesday, 23rd July 2025

Enjoy a peaceful, self-guided visit to Westminster Abbey after hours, with time and space to explore at your own pace.

Summer: Evenings at the Abbey

Wednesday, 30th July 2025

Spend a summer evening exploring the Abbey after hours and unwind with live music outside.

16th July - ZemphyZemphy is a London based Singer-songwriter from Norther Ireland.

Late: Abbey after hours

Wednesday, 29th July 2026

Enjoy a peaceful, self-guided visit to Westminster Abbey after hours, with time and space to explore at your own pace.

Summer: Stars and Planets Family Day

Thursday, 31st July 2025

Blast off on a cosmic adventure without leaving Earth! Join us in England’s oldest walled garden to uncover the fascinating links between Westminster Abbey and the universe.

Booking will be available via Eventbrite from Wednesday 9th July 2025. This event does not include independent access into Westminster Abbey.

Abbey to light up red for 25th anniversary of Modern Martyrs

Thursday, 6th July 2023

The Abbey’s west front will be floodlit in blood red as the sun goes down on the evening of Saturday 8th July to mark the eve of the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the modern martyrs.

...about the Modern Martyrs Anniversary Evensong At Evensong at 5.00 pm on Saturday 8th July, the Choir of Westminster Abbey will sing an anthem with music...

Dean of Westminster to celebrate 40 years as a priest

Tuesday, 21st June 2016

On Monday 4th July at 5.00 pm the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, will preside at a Sung Eucharist in Westminster Abbey to mark the 40th anniversary of his ordination as a priest.

was ordained in Southwark Cathedral on Sunday 4th July 1976 and celebrated the Eucharist for the first time the following day at the Church of St John the Divine,...

Dean of Westminster

Tour: Memorials and Memory

Wednesday, 29th July 2026

Who is buried here and why? Take a fresh look at the Abbey as an evolving place of national memory on this thought-provoking guided tour.

Free entry to the Abbey for NHS staff as summer visiting hours are announced

Friday, 25th June 2021

NHS staff will be able to visit Westminster Abbey for free from July onwards. The gesture to NHS staff is an acknowledgment of all their hard work during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.

Reopening areas of the Abbey From July The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries will reopen after being closed since last year.

Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation

Tuesday, 7th July 2020

Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.

The Abbey opened for private prayer on 15th June and began public worship again on Sunday 5th July.

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