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Tour: Stories in glass
Monday, 11th May 2026
Every window has a story to tell. Gaze at pieces of glasswork by world-famous artists and anonymous craftsman on this special guided tour.
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Westminster Abbey Garden Tour
Monday, 4th August 2025
Take a stroll around the Abbey’s green spaces with our Head Gardener, Danny Britten.
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Fascinating Women of Westminster Abbey tour
Saturday, 1st March 2025
From actresses, writers and spies to philanthropists, social reformers and modern martyrs - discover the extraordinary lives of some of the women buried and commemorated in Westminster Abbey.
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Guided tours
Whether you are looking for the highlights, or want something more specialised, choose from our range of guided tours to make your visit truly memorable. You can also add on a workshop to give your pupils something to take home or visit the stunning Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.
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Guided tours
Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.
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Westminster Abbey Garden Tour
Tuesday, 1st April 2025
Take a stroll around the Abbey’s green spaces with our Head Gardener, Danny Britten.
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Abbey Choir Reveals Life Behind The Scenes
Friday, 27th May 2016
The Abbey held its first 'Chorister Experience' on Saturday 21st May. Thirteen boys, aged 6 to 10, attended the event which was designed to give an insight into the life of an Abbey chorister.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey Choir School
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Special verger tours: Association members
Monday, 8th January 2024
Join two of our expert vergers on a tour that will take you behind the scenes at the Abbey and see how the clergy prepare for different services and occasions.
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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.
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Family tour: Souls, saints and stories
Monday, 26th October 2026
Are you feeling brave? Join this tour to uncover the strange stories beneath the stones and explore the mysteries of burial.
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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.
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Tour: Coronations
Wednesday, 1st July 2026
Discover the stories behind 39 coronations at Westminster Abbey, from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023.
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Prices and entry times
We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.
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Audio-described tour: 1,000 years of history
Saturday, 21st November 2026
Immerse yourself in the historic coronation church on this new audio-described sensory tour designed for visually impaired visitors.
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Tour: Coronations
Monday, 1st June 2026
Discover the stories behind 39 coronations at Westminster Abbey, from William the Conqueror in 1066 to Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla in 2023.
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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.
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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 President of the United States President Barack Obama Michelle Obama President Obama
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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.
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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.
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Tour: Pilgrimages through time
Thursday, 9th October 2025
Explore the rich history of pilgrimage through the sacred spaces of Westminster Abbey, from Christian origins to modern interpretations.
