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Creation tour: Meet our Head Gardener

Tuesday, 6th August 2024

Take a stroll around the Abbey’s green spaces with the Abbey’s Head Gardener, Jan Pancheri.

Henry son of Henry VIII

Henry was buried in Westminster Abbey on the north side of the Sanctuary area near the entrance to the chapel of St Edward the Confessor.

Hugh Easton

Artist

There are six stained glass windows in Westminster Abbey and its precincts designed by stained glass artist Hugh Easton.

Abbey marks 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 15th September 2024.

Queen Alexandra, wife of Edward VII

Queen Alexandra was born in 1844, the daughter of King Christian IX of Denmark. With her husband Edward VII, she was crowned in 1902.

Anne Kirton

An alabaster and black marble monument to Anne Kirton in St Andrew's chapel has been moved from its original position and is now rather obscured.

Dame Mary Bond

Dame Mary Bond was buried on 11th August 1696 in the chapel of St Edmund in Westminster Abbey but she has no gravestone or monument.

The Lady Chapel

Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.

What to see and do

There are many parts of the Abbey you’ll want to see when you visit. Explore the most popular spots to find out which interests you.

Conservation work starts on the Cosmati pavement

Centuries of dirt and grime will be painstakingly removed from one of the most significant works of medieval craftsmanship in Westminster Abbey, the 13th century ‘Cosmati’ pavement, in a major new conservation project.

A Service to commemorate the Founder of Her Majesty The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard

The Queen’s Body Guard of the Yeomen of the Guard commemorated the 500th anniversary of their founder, Henry VII, at Westminster Abbey on 28th April 2009.

78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain

A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Britain took place at Westminster Abbey on 16th September 2018.

Prime Minister visits Abbey on eve of VE Day

Prime Minister Boris Johnson was welcomed to the Abbey tonight by the Dean of Westminster on the eve of the 75th anniversary of VE Day.

Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Paul Scofield CH CBE

Paul Scofield (21st January 1922 – 19th March 2008) often described as the “greatest actor in the English speaking world” was remembered at a Thanksgiving Service at St Margaret’s Church on Thursday 19th March at 12 noon.

The Queen's Window by David Hockney is revealed

Westminster Abbey will today unveil a new stained glass window designed by David Hockney and commissioned to celebrate the reign of Her Majesty The Queen.

Battle of Britain Sunday 2009

A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 20th September 2009.

Battle of Britain Sunday Service held in Abbey

A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark Battle of Britain Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 18th September 2011.

Abbey Celebrates Coronation Anniversary

Her Majesty The Queen and HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 4th June 2013 for A Service to Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the Coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

William Hague gives One People Oration

Westminster Abbey Institute's autumn season, Going to War, began last night (Thursday 23rd October) with the annual One People Oration given by the Rt Hon William Hague MP, First Secretary of State and Leader of the House of Commons.

Royals attend Service of Hope

Westminster Abbey held a Service of Hope following the terror attack in Westminster. The service was attended by Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry.