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  • Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent 2022

    Sunday, 20th February 2022

    Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on the Second Sunday before Lent: Sleep, in heaven, is impossible. Bob Monkhouse, of blessed memory, told many memorable jokes—this one sticks in my mind, possibly.

  • History of Westminster Abbey

    An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.

    Architecture Christianity

  • Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2019

    Sunday, 10th March 2019

    Sermon at the Sung Eucharist on the First Sunday of Lent 2019: Lent 2019 is an exciting, but testing time to live the holy life. Lent 2019 is an exciting,.

  • Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist on the Fifth Sunday of Easter 2015

    Sunday, 3rd May 2015

    Sermon given by The Reverend Mark Birch, Minor Canon and Chaplain.

  • Sermon given at the Sung Eucharist on Easter Day 2018

    Sunday, 1st April 2018

    Sermon given by The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster.

  • Sermon at Evensong on the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018

    Sunday, 7th October 2018

    Sermon at Evensong on the Nineteenth Sunday after Trinity 2018: Beyond catastrophe On the Sunday before the outbreak of the First World War in August 1914, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Randall Davidson.

  • Sermon preached at the Sung Eucharist on the Seventh Sunday of Easter 2024

    Sunday, 12th May 2024

    They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.

  • Sermon Given at the Sung Eucharist with Confirmation on the Second Sunday after Trinity 2017

    Sunday, 25th June 2017

    Sermon given by The Right Reverend Michael Marshall Honorary Assistant Bishop, Diocese of London.

  • Sermon Given at Matins on the First Sunday after Trinity 2016

    Sunday, 29th May 2016

    Sermon given by The Venerable Andrew Tremlett, Canon in Residence.

  • St Margaret’s to open again for worship and visitors

    Thursday, 27th August 2020

    St Margaret’s Church will welcome back worshippers and visitors this autumn after being closed for over six months due to coronavirus and following building work.

    St Margaret's Church Worship

  • 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.

  • Order of Service for the State Funeral published

    Sunday, 18th September 2022

    Buckingham Palace this evening published the Order of Service for the State Funeral of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which will be held in Westminster Abbey tomorrow (Monday 19th September 2022).

    HM The Queen

  • Prince of Wales installs new Bath Knights

    Tuesday, 25th May 2010

    HRH The Prince of Wales, Great Master of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, attended the Service and Ceremony of the Installation of Knights Grand Cross of the Order in Henry VII’s Lady Chapel, Chapel of the Order, at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th May 2010.

    Order of the Bath

  • Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service

    Tuesday, 29th March 2022

    Order of Service for Duke of Edinburgh Thanksgiving Service: The Order of Service has been published ahead of today’s Service of Thanksgiving for The Duke of Edinburgh.

    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  • Photography in the Abbey

    Visitors to Westminster Abbey are welcome to take personal photographs in the church but we ask that you do not use a flash or take pictures during services.

  • Christian life and worship

    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.

  • The King and The Prince of Wales celebrate 300th anniversary of The Order of the Bath

    Friday, 16th May 2025

    HM The King and HRH The Prince of Wales attended a service for The Most Honourable Order of the Bath at Westminster Abbey on Friday 16th May. The King is Sovereign of the Order and the Prince of Wales was today installed as its Great Master.

  • Buckingham Palace publishes Order of Service for the Coronation of The King and Queen

    Saturday, 6th May 2023

    Buckingham Palace has published the Order of Service for the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen, which will be held in Westminster Abbey at 11:00am today, Saturday 6th May.

    Coronation news

  • Abbey open for private prayer and worship this weekend

    Friday, 9th April 2021

    Following the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the Abbey will be open for private prayer and worship from 9th-11th April.

  • Abbey responds to Covid-19 guidance

    Monday, 4th January 2021

    Westminster Abbey has reviewed its daily and Sunday service timetable to reflect the latest Government’s latest Covid-19 guidance, at the same time ensuring that daily public worship can be sustained.

    Coronavirus Visiting

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