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Abbey Choir in Choir & Organ Magazine
Thursday, 1st September 2016
Westminster Abbey features in the September/October issue of Choir & Organ magazine in an article about how to become a chorister and the huge benefits it brings for musical and personal development.
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The Obamas Visit Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 24th May 2011
The President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24 May 2011, the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
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Rave reviews for Abbey choir
Friday, 26th October 2007
The Abbey choir’s tour Down Under has brought rave reviews from the Australian press for its “flawless” and “brilliant” performances.
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Princess of Wales to host Abbey carol service
Wednesday, 13th November 2024
A photograph of HRH The Princess of Wales smiling as she arrives outside Westminster Abbey for a service
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Abbey opens its doors for spring events season
Wednesday, 7th January 2026
This spring, Westminster Abbey opens its doors for a series of special talks and tours, offering visitors the chance to explore the history and hidden stories that have shaped this iconic site for centuries.
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An Abbey welcome to Holy Week and Easter
Friday, 23rd March 2018
Westminster Abbey and St Margaret’s Church welcome worshippers and visitors to our annual celebration of Holy Week, the most solemn week of the Church’s year, culminating in the most joyful festival, Easter Day.
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James O’Donnell secures role at Yale University
Tuesday, 26th April 2022
James O’Donnell, Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey, has been appointed as Professor in the Yale School of Music and Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He will leave the Abbey this Christmas.
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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.
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Free entry to the Abbey for NHS staff as summer visiting hours are announced
Friday, 25th June 2021
NHS staff will be able to visit Westminster Abbey for free from July onwards. The gesture to NHS staff is an acknowledgment of all their hard work during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
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Christmas candle
Christmas is one of the most special festivals in the Christian calendar. Make yourself comfortable as you explore the story of Jesus' birth and create Christmas crafts to bring festive cheer to your home. Enjoy weekly over advent or indulge in one sitting and take a moment to think about what the Christmas story means to you.
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New Tower for Westminster Abbey
Thursday, 26th February 2015
Westminster Abbey has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council to build a new stair and lift tower at the east end of the church. The tower will enable public access for the first time to the Abbey's eastern Triforium, an elevated internal gallery, which is to be transformed into a new museum and exhibition space: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. This will be the most significant addition to the building since Nicholas Hawksmoor's iconic west towers were completed in 1745.
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Abbey to star at the box-office
Friday, 27th July 2007
Two major films destined for international cinema screens will feature Westminster Abbey.
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Abbey marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day
Monday, 18th August 2025
Evensong in the Abbey on Sunday 17th August marked the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, when the Second World War finally came to an end.
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Enjoy summer at the Abbey
Friday, 11th July 2025
This summer, Westminster Abbey opens its doors to a season of creativity, reflection, and discovery.
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Family Tour: Easter and the Abbey
Monday, 7th April 2025
Join us to explore Westminster Abbey, looking for links to the Easter story.
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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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Westminster Abbey reveals Cromwell’s original grave
Tuesday, 4th August 2009
Visitors to Westminster Abbey until the end of August will be able to see the original grave of English Civil War revolutionary Oliver Cromwell for the first time in over 60 years.
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A Service to celebrate Christian witness in Advent
Wednesday, 10th December 2025
A service to rejoice with Christian communities worldwide; celebrating their witness to the promise of Jesus Christ in the Advent season.
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Upgrade your entry ticket to join
Unlimited free entry to the Abbey is just one of the advantages of joining the Abbey Association. But there’s much more on offer.
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Tour: Abbey unlocked
Thursday, 13th November 2025
Tour Westminster Abbey before we open our doors to the public and experience parts of the church only seen by a handful of people.
