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• See the objects in real life

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Litlyngton Missal, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• See the objects in real life

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the modern Christian martyr maquette, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• See the objects in real life

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Lady Elizabeth and Joseph Nightingale monument maquette, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• See the objects in real life

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the Liber Regalis, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• Choristers see WWII relics

  Tuesday, 31st May 2005

  Choir School years forms 1 and 2 last week visited the temporary exhibition of a NAAFI truck and spitfire, outside the Cabinet War Rooms off Whitehall.

  WW2

• Abbey celebrates Olympic Games

  Monday, 16th July 2012

  HRH Princess Alexandra, the Honourable Lady Ogilvy KG GCVO, attended a Service in Celebration of the London Olympic Games at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th July.

  Special Service Royal Visit HRH Princess Alexandra London 2012 Olympic Games

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to questions you may have about Westminster Abbey's Advent and Christmas services.

• 30. George II and the dress of jewels

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.

• London celebrates

  On 8th May 1945, Winston Churchill announced that the Second World War in Europe at an end. This was VE Day or Victory in Europe Day.

• St Margaret's Church

  St. Margaret’s is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s sometimes called ‘the parish Church of the House of Commons’. Everyone’s welcome to visit.

• Top ten things to see and do at St Margaret’s

  Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.

• Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day

  Friday, 18th August 2023

  Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day: Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia attended a wreath laying ceremony at Westminster Abbey.

• See Abbey in unprecedented detail with online tour

  Thursday, 7th July 2016

  It is one of the world's great churches, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Now, for the first time, visitors from around the world can take a virtual tour inside Westminster Abbey using Google Street View.

  virtual tour

• How have coronations at Westminster Abbey changed over time?

  Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

• Special services

  We hold a variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, Royal Family, or organisations.

• What is the Coronation Regalia?

  Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.

• How to get to the Abbey

  Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.

• 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.

  day of prayer St Margaret's Church

• كيفية الوصول إلى الدير

  استكشف مكانًا أثر في حياة الملوك والملكات ورجالات الدولة والجنود والشعراء والقساوسة والأبطال والأشرار منذ عام 960 بعد الميلاد. كان دير وستمنستر يمثل كنيسة التتويج منذ عام 1066، وفيه دُفن أكثر من 3,000 شخص من بريطانيا العظمى.