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Dean of Westminster preaches in New York

Friday, 18th May 2012

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, embarked on a two week trip to the East Coast of the USA from 30th April to 14th May.

Dean of Westminster USA tour

Planifique su visita

Deseamos que su visita a la Abadía resulte segura y agradable. Por eso, le ofrecemos algunos consejos útiles que le ayudarán a prepararse.

Dementia Friendly Visit: England's Oldest Garden

Tuesday, 10th March 2026

Join us for a bespoke dementia friendly tour in the Westminster Abbey’s gardens, followed by refreshments and a gentle gardening workshop.

Abbey Choir returns

Friday, 2nd November 2007

The Abbey Choir, seen here in front of the Sydney Opera House, has returned after a hugely successful tour of Australia.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey

Planear a sua visita

Queremos que a sua visita à Abadia seja agradável e segura. Para tal, oferecemos algumas dicas úteis para o ajudar a preparar a sua visita.

Dementia Friendly Visit: Poets' Corner

Thursday, 15th January 2026

Join us for a bespoke dementia friendly tour in the world-famous Poets’ Corner, followed by refreshments and creative writing.

Since its foundation in 1976, The Prince’s Trust has supported over a million young people aged 11-30 through a range of courses, grants and mentoring support. The Trust’s work assists young people to improve skills, increase self-confidence and helps them to move into jobs, education, training and volunteering. David Williams, from the Trust’s Delivery Partnership and Volunteering Team, explores how partnering with Westminster Abbey helps fulfil these aims.

Abbey afternoon

Friday, 3rd October 2025

Enjoy a gentle afternoon at Westminster Abbey with a slow-paced tour, exploring behind-the-scenes stories, and relaxing with tea and biscuits, designed especially for older visitors to share memories and conversation.

Events

Mercian Regiment

Monday, 10th December 2007

The procession of candles was the pivotal moment of a service of remembrance and thanksgiving for the Mercian infantrymen who returned at the end of October from a six-month tour of Helmand province in Afghanistan.

Mercian regiment Special Service

Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir to sing at Abbey

Monday, 7th May 2018

The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir sings at Evensong at the Abbey today, Monday 7th May as the finale of their European tour – a rare opportunity to hear one of Europe’s finest cathedral choirs, and music from the Danish choral tradition including works by Waldemar Åhlén, David Sandstrøm and Carl Nielsen.

Teaching resources catalogue

Find free, downloadable lessons, assemblies, image banks, articles and more, which are ready to use or can act as inspiration for your own teaching resources. Search by key stage, subject or collection.

Blue Badge Guide Tour Groups

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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Book a self-led tour for your group

Explore Westminster Abbey with your secondary school class using our specially developed route map and trails.

Make a donation

A charitable trust has been established to assist in the Abbey's fundraising efforts – The Westminster Abbey Trust. You can make a donation to the Trust.

HM The Queen visits Abbey's Sacristy project

Thursday, 3rd October 2024

Her Majesty The Queen visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 3rd October to see the site of The King Charles III Sacristy where building work will begin early next year to transform the welcome the Abbey offers the millions of people who come from around the world to enjoy one of the world’s great churches.

Sacristy