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• Abbey Sub-Dean appointed Dean of Durham

  Thursday, 17th December 2015

  The Venerable Andrew Tremlett, Sub-Dean of Westminster and Rector of St Margaret's Church, has been appointed Dean of Durham. He will take up his new post at Durham Cathedral in the summer. He succeeds the Very Reverend Michael Sadgrove who retired in September.

  Canon Andrew Tremlett

• Attending a service

  People from all over the world visit Westminster Abbey to join our services, which form part of a tradition of daily Christian worship.

• Church Pass

  We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.

• John Church

  Musician

  John Church, composer, was buried in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey on 10th January 1741. The Precentor called him "very worthy and honest".

• A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford

  Wednesday, 3rd February 2010

  A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.

  Special Service

• Sir Andrew Dudley

  Politician, Sailor and Soldier

  Sir Andrew Dudley, politician and brother of John, 1st Duke of Northumberland, was buried in St Margaret's Westminster but he has no marker.

• 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.

• MPs and peers mourn Sir David Amess at St Margaret’s Church

  Monday, 18th October 2021

  A Service of Prayer and Remembrance for Sir David Amess MP was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 18th October 2021.

• Trinity Church New York

  In the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel is a wall plaque of silvered bronze, with the parish seal of Trinity Church, New York, USA.

• Fundraising concert for Ukraine to take place at St Margaret’s Church

  Thursday, 28th April 2022

  Dona Nobis Pacem: A Concert for Ukraine, will take place in St Margaret’s Church on Tuesday 10th May at 7.00pm to raise funds in support of the DEC’s (Disasters Emergency Committee) Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

• A prominent role in the life of the church

• Actors' Church Union

  Actor

  In 1920 the Actors' Church Union presented a hearse cloth or funeral pall to Westminster Abbey. This was given in memory of members who had died in the Great War.

• Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church

  Tuesday, 8th June 2010

  A Service for the New Parliament was held at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 8th June 2010.

  Service for the New Parliament

• St Margaret's welcomes Coptic Christians for New Year service.

  Wednesday, 11th September 2013

  St Margaret’s Church at Westminster Abbey welcomed Coptic Christians for the service of Raising Evening Incense for the Celebration of El Nayrouz, which marks the beginning of the Coptic New Year, on Tuesday 10th September 2013.

  St Margaret's Church Coptic New Year

• 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.

  Worship

• St Margaret's Review Group appointed

  Friday, 6th February 2015

  The Dean and Chapter has announced the appointment of a St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey review group under the chairmanship of The Rt Hon The Baroness Butler-Sloss GBE.

• Jo Cox MP remembered at St Margaret’s Service

  Monday, 20th June 2016

  A Service of Prayer and Remembrance to Commemorate Jo Cox MP was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Monday 20th June at 4.00pm.

  Jo Cox MP memorial service

• Baroness Boothroyd remembered at St Margaret's memorial service

  Tuesday, 16th January 2024

  A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of the Right Honourable The Baroness Boothroyd OM was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Tuesday 16th January 2024.

• St Margaret's Choristers to sing their first service

  Wednesday, 27th September 2023

  The St Margaret's Choristers, a new choir for girls aged 11 - 17, will sing its first service in St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey.

• Edward's church

  In a chapel at the heart of Westminster Abbey is the Shrine of Edward the Confessor, king and saint.