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  • Highlights Tour

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

  • Affairs of the Heart at Westminster Abbey: Association members

    Tuesday, 13th February 2024

    Join Abbey guide Tony Willoughby as he marks Valentine’s Day by sharing his favourite love stories from centuries of history at Westminster Abbey - a church at the heart of the nation.

    Westminster Abbey Association

  • Westminster Abbey Institute Welcomes New MPs

    Wednesday, 13th May 2015

    The Westminster Abbey Institute hosted a reception on Tuesday 12th May 2015 to welcome new Members of Parliament.

    Westminster Abbey Institute

  • Abbey Bookshop Golden Jubilee

    Wednesday, 22nd March 2006

    The building which now houses the Bookshop was constructed in the 1830s by Edward Blore, Abbey Surveyor, as an office for the Chapter Clerk.

    Abbey Shop

  • Medieval Monastery tour

    Saturday, 1st March 2025

    Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

    Events

  • Medieval Monastery tour

    Tuesday, 1st April 2025

    Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • Medieval Monastery tour

    Thursday, 1st May 2025

    Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • Medieval Monastery tour

    Wednesday, 2nd October 2024

    Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • Medieval Monastery tour

    Monday, 1st September 2025

    Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • Medieval monastery tour

    Thursday, 2nd October 2025

    Explore the history of the Benedictine monastery at Westminster Abbey, from the time when the first twelve monks arrived in 960AD until the dissolution of the monastery under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • The Obamas Visit Westminster Abbey

    Tuesday, 24th May 2011

    The President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24 May 2011, the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

    State Visit The Choir of Westminster Abbey President of the United States President Barack Obama Michelle Obama President Obama

  • 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

  • Summer: Poetry at the Abbey workshop

    Thursday, 14th August 2025

    Write your own poetry in a series of creative workshops with poets Jacob Sam-La Rose and Bella Cox, exploring nature, identity, and spirituality in the heart of Westminster.

    Summer at the Abbey

  • Summer: Art at the Abbey workshops

    Friday, 1st August 2025

    Unwind and get creative with free outdoor drawing sessions in the Abbey’s peaceful gardens and cloisters this August.

  • Fraternité tour: Sororite!

    Saturday, 2nd March 2024

    Join us this Women’s History Month to explore the stories of some of the remarkable women who are woven into English and French history.

  • Planen Sie Ihren Besuch

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  • Westminster Abbey launches Association

    Monday, 23rd November 2015

    Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.

  • Summer: Covert and Classified Family Day

    Tuesday, 12th August 2025

    Shhh… there are spies hidden in the Abbey! Step into a world of mystery, puzzles and spy training at our Covert and Classified Family Day.

    Family

  • Westminster Abbey Releases Drone Film of its Hidden Attic for World Architecture Day

    Monday, 2nd October 2017

    Westminster Abbey today releases a drone film for World Architecture Day (2nd October 2017) which shows one of the world’s most iconic buildings as it has never been seen before.

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