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• Feast of the Epiphany: Gifts of the Magi

  Sunday, 4th January 2026

  The Reverend Dr James Hawkey explores the gifts the Magi brought to Jesus, and asks what we might lay at Christ's feet in this new year.

• Advent III: God's judgement of love

  Sunday, 14th December 2025

  The Reverend Dr James Hawkey explores Mary's Magnificat and what her prophetic words tell us about the great and mighty wonder of God's love.

• Democracy

  What is the future of Parliamentary Democracy? What are its roots? What keeps it healthy?

• Regular services

  What to expect at our regular services, which are open to the public and free of charge.

• Reflection: Easter Day

  Monday, 1st January 0001

  Read or listen to the reflection for Easter Day

• Sermon preached at Eucharist with Ordination and Consecration 2023

  Friday, 29th September 2023

  Sermon preached at the Eucharist with Ordination and Consecration 2023

• The Abbey and national memory

  The Abbey is the resting place of more than 3000 great Britons: what better place to explore the concept of British Values?

• Integrity

  What does it mean for a public servant to have integrity? Is it the same as being consistent?

• What do Christians do?

  Would you like to know more about the Christian faith? Here’s a short guide: how it began, its beliefs and practices plus, help if you’d like to explore it further.

• Tell us what you think

  Whether you are able to visit in person or virtually, we welcome schools from all over the UK to explore Christianity in the context of Westminster Abbey

• What is a coronation?

  Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

• 'What was mortal'

  When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.

• What is the Commonwealth?

  Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Westminster Abbey celebrates the occasion with a special service that takes place on the second Monday of March each year.

• Membership FAQs

  Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.

• 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.

• What happens during the event?

  Remember Remembrance differently this year, live from Westminster Abbey. Join us online to explore how stories of conflict, memory and meaning are woven into this important site of national remembrance.

• The Institute

  Westminster Abbey Institute works with the public service institutions around Parliament Square to revitalise moral and spiritual values in public life.

• 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.

• Privacy policy

  This Policy describes our current policies and practices with regard to personal data and sensitive personal data collected by us from you.

• Panel discussion: What is democracy for?

  Tuesday, 20th October 2026

  Join Westminster Abbey Institute to explore how those who serve in public life can renew enduring democratic values of freedom, compromise and trust.

  Westminster Abbey Institute