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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.
...concerts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert
Choir of Westminster Abbey event Music Holy Week and Easter Easter
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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.
...concerts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert
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Concert: Bach St Matthew Passion
Tuesday, 31st March 2026
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading orchestra The English Concert for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew Passion), sung in German.
...Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert evenings and we recommend consulting our website to plan...
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Beyond Victory Exhibition: 80 Years of Christian Aid
Monday, 26th May 2025
Discover the rich history and lasting impact of Christian Aid in this captivating photographic exhibition.
...memorable moments as the charity celebrates 80 years of impact. Timings The exhibition will be open from 10.00am to 3.00pm on days when visiting is
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Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour
Saturday, 13th September 2025
Discover the beautiful sights and fascinating stories of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users.
...Language. Take in over 1,000 years of history as you tour this magnificent building, visiting spaces as varied as the colourful Lady Chapel and the soaring
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Demonstrations: Icons for Hope and Faith
Thursday, 18th September 2025
For three days only, see iconographers in action and listen to short talks about from members of the British Association of Iconographers.
...Associates - Admission will be granted upon presentation of a valid Association membership card. Timings The demonstrations will be open when visiting is
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BSL Tour: 1,000 years of history
Saturday, 17th January 2026
British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church.
Take in over 1,000 years of history as you tour this magnificent building, visiting spaces as varied as the colourful Lady Chapel and the soaring nave.
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BSL Tour: 1,000 years of history
Saturday, 18th April 2026
British Sign Language guide Edward Richards explores the fascinating stories and beautiful sights of this historic coronation church.
Take in over 1,000 years of history as you tour this magnificent building, visiting spaces as varied as the colourful Lady Chapel and the soaring nave.
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Reverend David Railton
Priest/Minister and Soldier
The Grave of the Unknown Warrior was inspired by the Reverend David Railton M.C. chaplain to the 2nd Battalion of the Hon. Artillery Company.
Visiting Heads of State include in their itinerary a wreath laying at the grave.
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The Venerable Tricia Hillas appointed the next Bishop of Sodor and Man
Thursday, 16th May 2024
Downing Street today announced that His Majesty The King has appointed The Venerable Tricia Hillas as the next Bishop of Sodor and Man.
...with our thanks and our prayers.' Commenting on the news, Tricia Hillas said: 'After many years visiting as a guest I am thrilled to be called to make my home...
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HM The Queen unveils Sacristy foundation stone
Wednesday, 14th May 2025
Her Majesty The Queen visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 14th May to unveil the foundation stone for The King Charles III Sacristy - a new building which is being constructed 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.
A tour of the Abbey After visiting the Sacristy site, Her Majesty toured the Abbey church, where she met staff who welcome visitors year-round.
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Canon calls for Faith in Asylum
Thursday, 10th February 2005
The British asylum system is expensive, inefficient and inhumane and too often we cannot be confident it comes to the right decision.
Nicholas Sagovsky is Canon Theologian at Westminster Abbey and Visiting Professor in Theology and Public Life at Liverpool Hope University College.
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Abbey holds 50th Florence Nightingale service
Thursday, 7th May 2015
A Service to Commemorate the Life of Florence Nightingale was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 6th May 2015.
The Address was given by Professor Michael Wheeler, Visiting Professor at the Universities of Lancaster, Roehampton and Southampton.
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Dr James Hawkey appointed New Canon Theologian
Wednesday, 13th June 2018
Reverend Dr James Hawkey has been appointed to the Canonry of Westminster to be made vacant through the retirement of the Reverend Professor Vernon White.
He will also be a Visiting Lecturer at King’s College London.
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Westminster Abbey Choir to tour Germany
Monday, 26th November 2018
The Abbey Choir will travel to Germany in early December to give concerts in three major cities: Dresden, Munich and Essen.
Germany for the first time since 2004, the choir will present two programmes of Christmas music from the English and German traditions including Renaissance...
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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.
...concerts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert
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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.
...concerts provide an excellent opportunity to enjoy the Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert
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Concert: Handel's Messiah
Tuesday, 25th November 2025
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading orchestra Academy of Ancient Music for this classic performance of Handel’s beloved masterpiece Messiah.
...atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert evenings and we recommend consulting our website...
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Christmas Concert
Friday, 19th December 2025
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme featuring festive choral works interspersed with much-loved carols and seasonal readings.
...atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert evenings and we recommend consulting our website...
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Concert: Handel's Alexander's Feast
Tuesday, 16th June 2026
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading orchestra The English Concert for this performance of Handel’s Alexander’s Feast.
...Abbey’s special atmosphere and magnificent architecture, the church is not open for visiting on concert evenings and we recommend consulting our website to plan...
