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• Buried among the kings

  Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.

• The Nation's Memory

  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.

• ANZAC Day

  ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.

• Abbey mourns the Reverend Jane Sinclair

  The Abbey today mourns the loss of The Reverend Jane Sinclair, former Rector of St Margaret’s and Canon of Westminster, who has died.

• Thomas Stearns Eliot

  Writer and Poet

  On 4th January 1967 a memorial stone for the American-born poet T.S. Eliot was unveiled by his widow in Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey.

• The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries due to open on 11th June

  Wednesday, 14th February 2018

  Westminster Abbey has announced that The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open to the public on 11th June 2018.

  Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

• BBC Culture Show features Cosmati pavement

  Thursday, 6th August 2009

  Andrew Graham-Dixon from The Culture Show reveals the story of the 13th century Cosmati pavement at the High Altar in Westminster Abbey, currently undergoing conservation work, which he describes as “one of the wonders of medieval Britain".

  Cosmati pavement

• Victor Bruce, 9th Earl of Elgin

  Philanthropist

  The 9th Earl of Elgin presented three red porphyry discs to be inserted in the new High Altar floor, which imitated the ancient floor design.

• Access, facilities and FAQ

  We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.

• Accessibility

  Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for groups under the age of 25 to explore big questions. We want to welcome all community groups, making visits free where we can and tailoring sessions to your interests.

• Innocent Victims' Memorial

  Just outside the west door is a memorial to Innocent Victims of war and oppression. It is a large circular slate memorial, slightly raised.

• Agnes Hardine

  Agnes Hardine was buried in the nave on 13th August 1720. Her original gravestone was taken up when the nave floor was re-laid.

• V is for Views

  Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?

• Responsibility for the care of the Chapter House passed to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster

  Saturday, 15th May 2004

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr Wesley Carr and the Chief Executive of English Heritage, Dr Simon Thurley, celebrated an important agreement for the ancient Chapter House and Pyx Chamber on 10th May 2004.

  Chapter House Pyx Chamber

• Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries

  Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

• Dylan Thomas

  Poet

  A memorial stone to Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was unveiled on 1st March 1982. It lies between memorials to Lord Byron and George Eliot.

• Later monarchs

  Find out about the many elaborate royal funerals have taken place in Westminster Abbey prior to burial here.

• Abbey documentary to be shown on BBC Two

  Friday, 23rd November 2012

  BBC Two is to screen a major three-part documentary series showing life behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey.

  Abbey documentary

• Matthew Boulton

  Scientist, Philanthropist and Engineer

  In 2014 a cast iron floor stone was unveiled to the memory of Matthew Boulton, entrepreneur of the Industrial Revolution, in Westminster Abbey.

• William, Duke of Cumberland

  Soldier

  Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, is buried with his parents and other family in the Hanoverian vault beneath the central aisle of Henry VII's chapel.