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• Order of Service

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• Advent and Christmas reflections 2023

• Advent and Christmas reflections 2024

• Westminster Abbey clay model

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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.

  Music The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Royalty

  Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.

• 1. Matilda (wife of William I)

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• 1. William the Conqueror and the riot

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• Attending a service

  People from all over the world visit Westminster Abbey to join our services, which form part of a tradition of daily Christian worship.

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.

• Employment opportunities

  Have a look at the job opportunities below. If you think there’s one that’s right for you, go ahead and apply.

• Dietrich Bonhoeffer

  Friday, 1st April 2005

  Flowers were laid outside the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey today (1st April) as part of a service to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the death of Pastor Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

  Wreathlaying Dietrich Bonhoeffer

• Advent and Christmas

  Although we’d love to see you, we know that not everyone can visit us in person. We have a growing collection of videos to bring Westminster Abbey to you. Watch them to find out more about the Abbey and use materials you have at home to make your own Abbey inspired crafts. Share your creativity using #WAbbeyFun

• Metropolitan Police Service holds Abbey carol service

  Thursday, 20th December 2018

  Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester attended the Metropolitan Police Carol Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 19th December 2018.

  Metropolitan Police Carol Service Special Service HRH The Duke of Gloucester HRH The Duchess of Gloucester Royal Visit

• The Great O Antiphons

  Discover the Great O Antiphons with Westminster Abbey, and take part in this Advent tradition.

• Hans and Adolf Heinzeller

  The Abbey’s crib figures were carved in limewood by Hans and Adolf Heinzeller in Oberammergau, Germany. They were designed by the Abbey's Sacrist Christopher Hildyard.

• Why are coronations held in Westminster Abbey?

  Coronations are events in history that you may heard of, read about or seen in a film, but the details are a little vague. What is a coronation and why do they happen? Find out answers to these questions and more in this introductory guide.

• St Margaret’s Choristers

  Find out about the St Margaret's Choristers and how you can join.

• St Margaret's Review Group appointed

  Friday, 6th February 2015

  The Dean and Chapter has announced the appointment of a St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey review group under the chairmanship of The Rt Hon The Baroness Butler-Sloss GBE.

  St Margaret's Church

• Choir of Westminster Abbey to sing at prestige Moscow Festival

  Wednesday, 12th January 2011

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey will sing at a major international choral festival in Moscow next week.