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Abbey clergy
Dean and Chapter oversee worship. It also looks after our building and runs the Abbey as a visitor attraction. Minor Canons are responsible for services.
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Easter at Westminster Abbey
Lent and Easter can be times of reflection, hope and new beginnings for communities all over the world. Take on the kindness challenge in our Lent series and discover how C.S. Lewis' Narnia parallels the Christian story celebrated at Westminster Abbey.
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Third Sunday of Lent
The Reverend Dr James Hawkey explores how people respond to sacred space as part of their worship.
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Welcome to Westminster Abbey
Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.
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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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A podcast for the Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, 3rd May 2020
A podcast for the Fourth Sunday of Easter is published today as part of the Abbey’s continued commitment to provide virtual worship for all.
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A podcast for the Fifth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, 10th May 2020
A podcast for the Fifth Sunday of Easter is published today as the Abbey continues to offer virtual worship for all.
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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.
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Emir of Qatar visits Abbey
Wednesday, 27th October 2010
The Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, accompanied by Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 27th October 2010 during a State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Abbey staff honoured for role in The Late Queen’s funeral
Monday, 27th March 2023
Three members of the Abbey staff have been honoured for their role in the funeral of The Late Queen last September.
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St Cecilia Festival Celebrates Britten Centenary
Wednesday, 20th November 2013
A Service to Mark the Festival of St Cecilia was held at Westminster Abbey in conjunction with the Musicians Benevolent Fund on Wednesday 20th November 2013.
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Weddings
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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The Queen presents Dean with KCVO
Wednesday, 30th October 2019
Her Majesty The Queen presented the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster, with the KCVO at his farewell audience at Buckingham Palace today.
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Plan your visit
Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.
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Herbert, 1st Earl Kitchener
Soldier
Kitchener was Secretary of State for War but died in 1916. A memorial service was held in the Abbey on 13th June 1916.
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HMS Westminster at the Abbey
Monday, 18th March 2013
The Commanding Officer and Ship’s Company of HMS Westminster, together with the Lord Mayor and Councillors of the City of Westminster, attended Matins at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th March 2013.
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Governance and Leadership
The Dean and Chapter is the overall governing body of the Abbey whilst the Abbey Board oversees strategy and its implementation.
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Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession
This Palm Sunday Sung Eucharist marks the start of Holy Week. We remember Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowd laid down palm branches for Him to walk on.
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Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet
This Sung Eucharist commemorates the Last Supper, where Jesus broke bread with his disciples, and washed their feet as a sign of humility.
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Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter
A moving service which begins in the dark, where the light of Christ is rekindled and His Resurrection is celebrated.
