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• Easter Day

  The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle reminds us that Thomas needed proof of Jesus’ Resurrection, before reflecting upon what it means to be a Christian.

• Videos Exploring Repentance

  Spend time with God this Lent, and explore what repentance means and why it matters.

• Inhabiting a long history: A reflection for Holy Week

  A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

• The rough trade of politics

  On 18th October 2021, Westminster Abbey welcomed Parliamentarians to St Margaret’s Church as we mourned the tragic death of Sir David Amess MP.

• His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI remembered

  Saturday, 31st December 2022

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, has expressed his sorrow at the death of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.

• Arthur Phillip

  Sailor and Spymaster

  A memorial stone to Admiral Arthur Phillip, founder of New South Wales in Australia, can be seen in the centre part of the nave.

• 1784 - Kieran

  In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.

• Abbey mourns Canon Tuckwell

  Monday, 29th June 2020

  The Dean of Westminster today paid tribute to Canon Christopher Tuckwell, former Administrator of Westminster Cathedral who died on June 26th after a long illness.

  Canon Tuckwell College of Westminster Abbey

• Westminster Abbey sends condolences to HM The Queen on the death of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

  Saturday, 10th April 2021

  The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, has sent his condolences to Her Majesty The Queen and the Royal Family upon the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, on behalf of all at Westminster Abbey.

• Lord-Lieutenant of London installed as High Bailiff

  Tuesday, 18th May 2021

  Sir Kenneth Olisa, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London, was installed as High Bailiff of Westminster Abbey.

• A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster

  Sunday, 25th December 2022

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, spoke of the joy of Christmas and the importance of understanding one another as he gave the Pause for Thought reflection on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas morning.

• 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

• Download your A to Z certificate

  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?

• Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir to sing at Abbey

  Monday, 7th May 2018

  The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir sings at Evensong at the Abbey today, Monday 7th May as the finale of their European tour – a rare opportunity to hear one of Europe’s finest cathedral choirs, and music from the Danish choral tradition including works by Waldemar Åhlén, David Sandstrøm and Carl Nielsen.

• Prime Minister visits Abbey on eve of VE Day

  Thursday, 7th May 2020

  Prime Minister Boris Johnson was welcomed to the Abbey tonight by the Dean of Westminster on the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

  VE Day Prime Minister Boris Johnson

• The Speaker and Dean of Westminster view St Margaret’s restoration work

  Tuesday, 29th September 2020

  The Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP, and the Dean of Westminster viewed restoration work at St Margaret’s Church, Westminster.

  St Margaret's Church restoration

• World of Work Days

  Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.

• Me and Mr Bennett

  In an exclusive conversation originally published in the Abbey Review magazine, the Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, chats with actor, author, playwright and screenwriter Alan Bennett. In their playful and erudite discussion, Bennett looks back on his play The History Boys while also expressing great affection for the Abbey three decades after the screening of his much-loved BBC series, The Abbey with Alan Bennett.

• A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey

  A joyful noise: the bells of Westminster Abbey:.

• Service of Remembrance to Commemorate the 70th Anniversary of El Alamein

  Friday, 26th October 2012

  An Evensong to commemorate the 70th anniversary of El Alamein was held at Westminster Abbey today at 3.00pm.

  Special Service Battle of El Alamein Wreathlaying