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Special Coronation events announced
Friday, 24th March 2023
Barefoot tours of the Cosmati pavement headline special Coronation events: Visitors to Westminster Abbey this summer will be invited to walk in their socks on the Cosmati pavement, one of Britain’s greatest.
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Access, facilities and FAQ
We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.
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Enjoy summer at the Abbey
Friday, 11th July 2025
This summer, Westminster Abbey opens its doors to a season of creativity, reflection, and discovery.
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Autumn season of events celebrates human dignity
Tuesday, 26th September 2023
A new season of events at Westminster Abbey this autumn, Dignity, will remember those whose impact on national life may have been overlooked or forgotten.
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Spotlight on Coronations
Find out more about the history of coronations at Westminster Abbey and explore a range of videos, events, articles and more.
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Voice and Verse Workshop: Strokes of Poetry
Saturday, 23rd November 2024
Step into the world of Westminster Abbey's memorials as we explore their history and emotional impact through poetry.
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Abbey celebrates VE Day anniversary with summer events season
Thursday, 3rd April 2025
Beyond Victory, a season of special events at Westminster Abbey this summer, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE - or Victory in Europe - Day.
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Overseas schools and universities
We welcome schools, universities, community groups and youth groups from the UK and overseas, and offer activities for families during the holidays.
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Overseas schools and universities
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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Summer: Gardening tips for small spaces
Tuesday, 5th August 2025
Discover how to bring nature into even the smallest of spaces in this hands-on workshop with Westminster Abbey’s expert gardeners.
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Spotlight on coronations
Coronations have taken place at Westminster Abbey for nearly 1,000 years. Discover the key objects and spaces that are essential to coronations past and present, guided by experts from Westminster Abbey.
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Hire a venue
Since our founding, hospitality has always been at the heart of the Abbey. Now you can hire a historic space for your next corporate event.
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Abbey treasures celebrated in Librarian’s new book
Wednesday, 6th August 2008
Treasures of Westminster Abbey, the third guidebook commissioned by Westminster Abbey Enterprises Ltd from Scala Publishers, was launched on Thursday 31st July in Jerusalem Chamber.
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The Abbey welcomes The World Reimagined globes
Thursday, 11th August 2022
The Abbey welcomed forty-two giant globes to Dean’s Yard today ahead of the launch of the UK’s largest public art trail by The World Reimagined.
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Beyond Victory: Drawing Workshop
Wednesday, 18th June 2025
Artist reporter George Butler leads a drawing workshop in St Catherine’s Garden, part of the Abbey which sustained significant damage in the Second World War.
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Summer: Evenings at the Abbey
Wednesday, 16th July 2025
Spend a summer evening exploring the Abbey after hours and unwind with live music outside.
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First Lady brings Obama family for Abbey visit
Thursday, 11th June 2009
Michelle Obama, the United States of America’s First Lady, brought her two daughters to Westminster Abbey for an hour-long visit on Tuesday 9th June 2009.
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The President of the Republic of Poland visits Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 6th May 2004
As part of the State Visit to the UK, His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Aleksander Kwasniewski and Madame Jolanta Kwasniewska visited Westminster Abbey on 6th May to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
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Lost medieval sacristy opens to public for Summer Festival of events
Friday, 9th July 2021
A lost medieval sacristy used by the Abbey’s 13th-century monks revealed in the grounds of the Abbey will be open to the public as part of a Summer Festival of events taking place at the Abbey from July to September.
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Guided tours
Visiting the Abbey with your primary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Offering both highlights tours or something more specific our guides will bring your learning to life.
