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  • HRH The Countess of Wessex reads for Ascension Day podcast

    Thursday, 21st May 2020

    Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex has recorded a reading from St Luke’s Gospel for the Ascension Day episode of Abbeycast, the podcast series.

    HRH The Countess of Wessex Ascension Day Abbeycast COVID-19

  • Westminster Abbey joins nation to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

    Wednesday, 5th March 2025

    A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will take place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025.

    VE Day Second World War

  • A Service for Europe Day

    Tuesday, 11th May 2010

    A Service for Europe Day to Mark the 60th Anniversary of the Schuman Declaration was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 9th May 2010.

    Special Service Europe Day

  • Abbey marks ANZAC Day 2014

    Friday, 25th April 2014

    His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester attended the annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Friday 25th April 2014.

    Royal Visit HRH The Duke of Gloucester ANZAC Day

  • All Saints' Day

    the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist

  • All Saints’ Day

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  • Abbey holds Remembrance Day Service

    Thursday, 12th November 2015

    A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 8th November 2015.

    Remembrance Sunday

  • The Measure of All Things exhibition opens

    Monday, 21st July 2014

    The Measure of All Things, an exhibition by Hughie O'Donoghue R.A., has opened in the Chapter House as part of Westminster Abbey's plans to mark the centenary of the First World War.

    Exhibition WW1

  • Abbey packed for annual Anzac Day service

    Wednesday, 25th April 2007

    The Abbey was full for the annual Anzac Day service on the 92nd anniversary of the Gallipoli landings.

  • The King and Queen lead the nation in marking VE Day 80th anniversary

    Thursday, 8th May 2025

    The King and Queen attended a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May. VE Day was the public holiday that marked the formal end of the Second World War in Europe.

    ve day

  • Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - November

    Tuesday, 5th November 2024

    Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.

    Events Voice and Verse

  • Commonwealth Day Observation

    Tuesday, 10th March 2009

    An Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey was attended by HM The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh.

    Commonwealth Service

  • Watch all the videos

    Westminster Abbey's Virtual World of Work. ideal for 16-to-25 year olds, is a step-by-step programme can be used independently or within a community group setting to prepare for joining the workforce.

  • TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend ANZAC Day Service

    Monday, 25th April 2022

    TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 25th April 2022..

  • Bishop Kobayashi reads for Abbey podcast

    Saturday, 15th August 2020

    The Bishop of Kobe, whose diocese includes Hiroshima, reads for a podcast to celebrate both VJ Day, and the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    VJ Day Blessed Virgin Mary

  • Members of The Royal Family attend Commonwealth Day service

    Monday, 14th March 2022

    The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall led the congregation at the annual Commonwealth Day service in Westminster Abbey on Monday 14th March 2022.

    Commonwealth Day

  • Dean of Westminster to retire in November next year

    Friday, 28th September 2018

    The Dean of Westminster announced today (Friday 28th September) that he will retire next year on 1st November 2019 after 13 years at Westminster Abbey.

    Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

  • Prince Harry Attends ANZAC Day Service

    Monday, 25th April 2016

    HRH Prince Henry of Wales attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Monday 25th April 2016. The National Anthem was sung.

    Prince Harry HRH Prince Henry of Wales

  • Summer: Covert and Classified Family Day

    Tuesday, 12th August 2025

    Shhh… there are spies hidden in the Abbey! Step into a world of mystery, puzzles and spy training at our Covert and Classified Family Day.

    Family Summer at the Abbey

  • Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving for ANZAC Day

    Friday, 25th April 2025

    The annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day will be held at Westminster Abbey on Friday 25th April 2025.

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