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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.
'Book Abbey and Monastery tour tickets' and enter your chosen date and time (the time slot must be before or the same time as the tour time slot) and select...
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Abbey opens its doors for spring events season
Wednesday, 7th January 2026
This spring, Westminster Abbey opens its doors for a series of special talks and tours, offering visitors the chance to explore the history and hidden stories that have shaped this iconic site for centuries.
Booking Browse the full spring season event listings and book your tickets.
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Full Abbey for Christmas Services
Tuesday, 4th January 2011
Christmas services at Westminster Abbey attracted near-capacity congregations to the Abbey church this year.
The demand for tickets was high for both services and the ticketing system was well received.
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The President of Hungary visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 25th May 2016
The President of the Republic of Hungary, HE János Áder, accompanied by Mrs Anita Herczeg, First Lady, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24th May and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
All are welcome to visit St Margaret's Church and tickets are not required.
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What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert
What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.
...further information and to book concert tickets:
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Four Forty Theatre: A Midsummer Night's Dream and Twelfth Night
Thursday, 29th August 2024
Four Forty Theatre comes to the Abbey to perform Twelfth Night and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with just four actors in forty (ish!) minutes each.
Tickets Adults: £17Concessions: £12 Recommended for ages 7 and above.
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Chilean Navy Day 2025
Wednesday, 21st May 2025
The Chilean Navy will pay its annual tribute to Admiral Thomas Cochrane at a wreath laying in the Abbey on Wednesday 21st May.
Tickets Attendance is by invitation only.
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Battle of Britain Sunday service
Sunday, 21st September 2025
The service will mark the 85th anniversary of the remarkable victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
Booking information To apply for tickets to attend the service (free), please contact the Friends of the Battle of Britain Monument.
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A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of The Rt Hon Lord Elton
Tuesday, 6th February 2024
A Service of Thanksgiving for the life and work of Lord Elton will be held in St Margaret's Church.
Ticketing information To apply for tickets to attend the service (free), visit the Eventbrite website.
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Tanabata: Story of Two Stars
Saturday, 10th July 2021
Don’t miss out on visiting the Tanabata: Story of Two Stars installation in the Chapter House at Westminster Abbey. This art installation has been created by Coco.
...entry for Westminster residents Westminster City Save card holders can visit Westminster Abbey for free (free tickets are limited to the cardholder and one
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On truth telling and storytelling
Thursday, 23rd May 2024
Canon Dr Paula Gooder, Chancellor of St Paul’s Cathedral, gives the annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture.
Tickets: Places are free but should be booked in advance via the Eventbrite website.
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Fraternité conservation spotlight: Catherine de Valois
Tuesday, 19th March 2024
Join our Conservation Team to discover the secrets of Catherine de Valois' funeral effigy.
Book tickets for the Galleries and join Paintings Conservator, Krista, to hear about the work which has gone into conserving Catherine's effigy.
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Archbishop Angaelos leads annual Day of Prayer 2023
Wednesday, 4th January 2023
His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos, the Coptic Orthodox Archbishop of London will lead the annual Day of Prayer at Westminster Abbey in St Margaret’s Church on Saturday 28th January.
Tickets are free.
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Lecture: Why aren't there more beautiful places?
Thursday, 21st May 2026
Novelist and non-fiction writer Francis Spufford gives the annual Eric Symes Abbott Memorial Lecture in Westminster Abbey on Thursday 21st May.
Tickets Places are free but should be booked in advance via the Eventbrite website.
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Concert: BACH - St John Passion
Tuesday, 15th April 2025
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by The English Concert for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s moving Johannes-Passion (St John Passion), sung in German.
...choice performance … an extraordinary range of expressive tone.”The Guardian Tickets £59, £49, £40 £32 (restricted view) £26 (very restricted view) £16 (no...
Choir of Westminster Abbey event Music Holy Week and Easter Easter
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Concert: Mozart Mass in C Minor
Tuesday, 17th June 2025
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by Britten Sinfonia for this performance of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. Members of the Abbey Choir, soprano Ailish Tynan and mezzo soprano Katie Coventry sing the solo parts in this glorious missa solemnis.
...choice performance … an extraordinary range of expressive tone.”The Guardian Tickets £59, £49, £40 £32 (restricted view) £26 (very restricted view) £16 (no...
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Charles Gore lecture: Theology for Commonwealth: God’s Dreaming, Common Worth, Planetary Communion
Wednesday, 17th September 2025
Join us for a lecture that offers a theology look for Commonwealth by turning our attention from Word to Dreaming, from wealth to worth, from common good to planetary communion.
Tickets Book tickets via the Eventbrite website.
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Sancho’s London: The Dignity and Survival of Black Georgian Londoners
Friday, 17th November 2023
Sancho’s London: The Dignity and Survival of Black Georgian Londoners: Join Gretchen Gerzina for a journey through Sancho’s London in this special online talk. The remarkable Ignatius Sancho is perhaps the best-known.
Tickets Tickets, costing £5, are available via the Eventbrite website.
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BSL Tour: Coronations
Saturday, 14th February 2026
Join British Sign Language guide Edward Richards for a captivating tour covering nearly 1,000 years of coronations at Westminster Abbey.
We retain the right to turn away tickets holders without refund for those who do not meet this condition.
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The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to open on 11th June
Monday, 4th June 2018
The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries will open at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th June.
Timed tickets will be available on the door on the day.
