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• Children (6-17 years)

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

• HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Joins 530 Children to Celebrate the Harvest

  Wednesday, 16th October 2013

  Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall GCVO attended a Service to Celebrate the Harvest, in association with British Food Fortnight, at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th October 2013.

  Special Service Royal Visit HRH The Duchess of Cornwall harvest festival

• Prayers for peace

  Monday, 28th February 2022

  In light of the attack on Ukraine, the Abbey joins with the wider Church in praying for peace.

• Families celebrate Christmas at royal carol service 

  Sunday, 24th December 2023

  The selfless efforts of those who support children and families in communities across the UK were recognised at the Together at Christmas carol service in Westminster Abbey on Friday 8th December.

• Abbey releases A-Z of family activities

  Tuesday, 7th April 2020

  Staging a royal coronation at home, making up a secret sign language and navigation games are amongst the new activities being released online by the Abbey to keep families occupied during isolation.

  Learning Family COVID-19

• Safeguarding

  Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.

• Employment opportunities

  Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.

• Visiting options

  Home educators are welcome to visit as individuals or as part of a home educated group with other families. Bookings can be made for a self-led visit or a guided tour.

• Westminster Abbey Marks 500th Anniversary of the Reformation

  Tuesday, 31st October 2017

  A service to mark the 500th anniversary of the 95 Theses and the start of the Reformation was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 31st October 2017.

  Choir

• Elizabeth Fane

  In St Nicholas’ chapel is a large elaborate monument of alabaster and marble to Elizabeth Fane. She was buried on 19th November 1618.

• Safeguarding

  Find out about the St Margaret's Choristers and how you can join.

• What can families do at Westminster Abbey?

  Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history. Join us in the Abbey every Saturday and during school holidays, or online on the first Saturday of the month.

• A to Z of Westminster Abbey

  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?

• Henry, Lord Norris

  Soldier and Statesman

  In the chapel of St Andrew, is a very large monument to the memory of Henry Norris (or Norreys), 1st Baron Norris of Rycote and his wife.

• Edward I and Eleanor of Castile

  Edward and Eleanor's coronation took place on 19th August 1274. Both are buried in St Edward's chapel in Westminster Abbey and Eleanor has a fine effigy.

• W.H. Smith

  Politician

  In St Margaret's church Westminster, on the north side near the organ, is a stained glass window to William Henry Smith, newsagent and politician.

• 13. Henry IV, an Abbey Coronation and death

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales & family

  Frederick Louis (or Lewis), Prince of Wales,son of George II, is buried in the royal vault in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey with his wife Augusta and several children

• Richard Trevithick

  Engineer

  A stained glass window to Richard Trevithick, Cornish inventor and engineer known as the 'father of the locomotive engine', can be seen in the nave of Westminster Abbey.

• Henry III

  Henry III rebuilt Westminster Abbey from 1245 and has a large tomb with an effigy in St Edward's chapel.