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What can families do at Westminster Abbey?

Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history. Join us in the Abbey every Saturday and during school holidays, or online on the first Saturday of the month.

An Evening with Helen Carr: Sceptred Isle

Wednesday, 28th May 2025

Join Helen Carr as she speaks to fellow historian Helen Castor about the turbulent events and colourful characters that shaped 14th century England.

Events

Beyond Victory Panel: Destruction, Restoration and Commemoration

Tuesday, 27th May 2025

Reflect on the impact that war has had on places of worship in this special event, held in collaboration with the V&A’s Culture in Crisis programme.

Beyond Victory

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.

Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us

Friday, 12th November 2021

Celebrate Advent and Christmas 2021 at Westminster Abbey

Abbey opens to visitors after longest closure since 1953 Coronation

Tuesday, 7th July 2020

Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey on 11th July, after closure due to the coronavirus pandemic – the longest period of time it has been closed to visitors since the coronation.

COVID-19

Creation concert: Brass on the Grass

Wednesday, 31st July 2024

Immerse yourself in the symphony of nature as you enjoy our annual season of brass band concerts in the historic College Garden

Creation

Concert: BACH - St John Passion

Tuesday, 15th April 2025

The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by The English Concert for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s moving Johannes-Passion (St John Passion), sung in German.

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Concert: Mozart Mass in C Minor

Tuesday, 17th June 2025

The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by Britten Sinfonia for this performance of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. Members of the Abbey Choir, soprano Ailish Tynan and mezzo soprano Katie Coventry sing the solo parts in this glorious missa solemnis.

Creation Lates: Summer sessions

Wednesday, 17th July 2024

Explore the Abbey after hours and enjoy live music in the Cloisters.

Concert for Holy Week: Bach - St Matthew Passion

Tuesday, 26th March 2024

The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading period-instrument orchestra St. James' Baroque for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew Passion), sung in German.

Haydn: The Creation

Wednesday, 19th June 2024

The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading chamber orchestra Britten Sinfonia for this performance of Haydn’s great masterpiece The Creation.

Handel's Messiah

Tuesday, 26th November 2024

Members of the Abbey Choir and celebrated soprano Anna Dennis, along with the renowned musicians of AAM, bring to life this sacred oratorio, one of the best known and most frequently performed works of choral music: Handel: Messiah.

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Christmas Concert

Friday, 20th December 2024

Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme.

Service of Lessons and Carols

Tuesday, 24th December 2024

A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the Abbey Choir, lasting about an hour.

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Coronavirus

Information about visiting the Abbey during COVID restrictions.

Abbey re-opens for visiting

Friday, 11th December 2020

Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey from today following the recent closure due to coronavirus restrictions.

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