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UK and Commonwealth Schools
Visiting the Abbey in a group is a wonderful day out. We welcome private tour groups as well as school and university groups all year.
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Verger-guided tours
Guided tours, led by our vergers, are a great way to see the Abbey. School groups and private tour groups are also welcome to visit.
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Welcoming UK and Commonwealth schools
Westminster Abbey is a fascinating place to visit either in person or virtually. Our award-winning Learning team bring the Abbey to life, with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.
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Service Marks Start of UK Legal Year
Tuesday, 1st October 2013
The annual Judges Service took place at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 1st October 2013.
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Chilean Navy honours Admiral Lord Cochrane
Thursday, 22nd May 2025
The Chilean Navy paid its annual tribute at the grave of Admiral Thomas Cochrane, the 10th Earl of Dundonald, on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
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One People Oration 2025: The courage to welcome - solidarity in a divided world
Monday, 17th November 2025
In one of his final public addresses before leaving office, UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi reflects on a decade of global displacement, leadership, and moral responsibility.
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November 2025 - Oscar Wilde
Learn about the lives and legacies of those remembered in the Abbey and discover how people from all walks of life have ended up in the nation's church.
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The Commonwealth Service 2025
Monday, 10th March 2025
The Commonwealth Service, a celebration of the Commonwealth which is in its 75th anniversary year, will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 11th March at 2.45pm.
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In the heart of the city
A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster
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Service marks 400 years of ties between UK & Japan
Wednesday, 3rd December 2014
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester KG GCVO attended a Commemoration of 400 Years of Relations between the United Kingdom and Japan at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 2nd December 2014 at 6.00 pm.
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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.
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Abbey unlocked tour - August
Friday, 1st August 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.
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The King celebrates Commonwealth Day at the Abbey
Their Majesties The King and The Queen attended the annual Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey on Monday 10th March.
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Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day
Sunday, 20th April 2025
A quiet, said service, in traditional language, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, lasting around 40 minutes.
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Abbey unlocked tour - July
Tuesday, 1st July 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.
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VE Day service - 80th anniversary
Thursday, 8th May 2025
A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day will be held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025 at noon.
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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.
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Flag Days
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Sung Eucharist on Easter Day
Sunday, 20th April 2025
The Abbey’s principal Easter service, sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.
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Dean takes High Tea on Henry’s roof
Tuesday, 26th May 2009
The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall took tea on the roof of Westminster Abbey on the morning of Wednesday 20th May to help promote London to UK and overseas visitors. ‘High Tea’ took place on the roof of the Henry VII Chapel as part of Visit London’s ongoing ‘Only in London’ campaign.
