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  • 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.

    Events

  • 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.

  • Tour: Abbey unlocked

    Monday, 1st September 2025

    See Westminster Abbey in the quiet of the morning, before our doors open to the public.

  • Tour: Abbey unlocked

    Tuesday, 7th October 2025

    Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.

  • 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.

  • Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, Lady Eland

    The graves of Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, her mother and grandmother are in the north ambulatory. The gravestone inscription was re-cut in 1997.

  • Tour: Medieval monastery

    Monday, 1st September 2025

    Discover the story of Westminster Abbey’s Benedictine monastery, from the arrival of the first twelve monks in 960 AD to its dramatic dissolution under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • Tour: Medieval monastery

    Thursday, 2nd October 2025

    Discover the story of Westminster Abbey’s Benedictine monastery, from the arrival of the first twelve monks in 960 AD to its dramatic dissolution under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • Tour: Medieval monastery

    Saturday, 1st November 2025

    Discover the story of Westminster Abbey’s Benedictine monastery, from the arrival of the first twelve monks in 960 AD to its dramatic dissolution under Henry VIII in 1540.

  • Beyond Victory: Westminster Walking Tour

    Saturday, 10th May 2025

    Take a reflective walk with guide Katie Wignall as she examines what the memorials in the Westminster area tell us about the impact and legacy of the Second World War.

    Beyond Victory

  • BSL Tour: 1,000 years of history

    Saturday, 17th January 2026

    British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church.

    British Sign Language

  • BSL Tour: 1,000 years of history

    Saturday, 18th April 2026

    British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church.

  • Summer: Local Lives Walking Tour

    Saturday, 2nd August 2025

    Take a guided walk around Westminster Abbey to uncover the diverse stories of the people who shaped its vibrant past.

    Summer at the Abbey

  • Family Tour: Under our feet

    Monday, 27th October 2025

    Explore Westminster Abbey and uncover the extraordinary stories hidden beneath its floor.

    Family

  • 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.

  • Creation tour: Meet our Head Gardener

    Tuesday, 6th August 2024

    Take a stroll around the Abbey’s green spaces with the Abbey’s Head Gardener, Jan Pancheri.

    Creation

  • Voice and Verse Tour: Beyond Poets’ Corner

    Saturday, 12th October 2024

    Join this journey to bring Poets’ Corner to life as we explore the Abbey through the stories and words of our most famous poets.

    Voice and Verse

  • Beyond Victory Tour: Commemorating the Second World War

    Thursday, 1st May 2025

    As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, explore the enduring legacy of the conflict in Westminster Abbey.

  • 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.

    Westminster Abbey Association

  • Rave reviews for Abbey choir

    Friday, 26th October 2007

    The Abbey choir’s tour Down Under has brought rave reviews from the Australian press for its “flawless” and “brilliant” performances.

    Australia tour The Choir of Westminster Abbey

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