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Latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tuesday, 20th April 2010

The latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey has already won critical acclaim.

Recording

Radio 3 to broadcast Choral Evensong from the Abbey

Monday, 24th May 2021

BBC Radio 3 will broadcast Choral Evensong live from Westminster Abbey at 3.30pm on Wednesday 26th May 2021.

Westminster Abbey launches Association

Monday, 23rd November 2015

Westminster Abbey introduces its membership scheme, the Westminster Abbey Association, on Monday 30th November for those who would like to support the work of the Abbey and receive unlimited entry during the year, invitations to an exclusive annual event and special offers.

Westminster Abbey Association

Abbey secures funding for choral services

Wednesday, 23rd September 2020

The return of choral services at Westminster Abbey has been bolstered by a grant of £20,000 from the Cathedral Choirs’ Emergency Fund.

Choir of Westminster Abbey COVID-19

Watch the Abbey Choir’s Summer Festival concert online

Wednesday, 29th September 2021

Audiences around the world will be able to enjoy an evening of the finest choral music from the comfort of their own homes as.

Music

The King’s Christmas message to be from Westminster Abbey

Tuesday, 23rd December 2025

His Majesty The King’s Christmas message, which will be broadcast on Christmas Day, was filmed in the Lady Chapel at Westminster Abbey by the BBC.

Abbey Remembers Haiti a Year on from the Earthquake

Monday, 17th January 2011

A Service for Haiti was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 16th January 2011 at 6.30 pm.

Special Service Haiti earthquake

Abbey Choir recordings available to stream for the first time

Wednesday, 9th August 2023

Abbey Choir recordings available to stream for the first time: For the first time, audiences from around the world can enjoy to the Abbey Choir’s critically acclaimed catalogue of recordings via streaming.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey

Abbey mourns former Organist and Master of the Choristers

Monday, 16th May 2022

Simon Preston CBE, who was Organist and Master of the Choristers at Westminster Abbey from 1981 to 1987, and Sub-Organist between 1962 and 1967, has died aged 83.

Abbey Choir Thrills with Festival Performance

Friday, 19th May 2017

Westminster Abbey was full on the evening of Tuesday 16th May for a performance of J.S. Bach’s Mass in B Minor by the Choir of the Abbey and the period instrument ensemble St James’ Baroque under the direction of the Abbey’s Organist and Master of the Choristers, James O’Donnell. All the solo arias were sung by choristers and lay vicars of the Abbey Choir.

Summer: Poetry at the Abbey workshop

Thursday, 14th August 2025

Write your own poetry in a series of creative workshops with poets Jacob Sam-La Rose and Bella Cox, exploring nature, identity, and spirituality in the heart of Westminster.

Events Summer at the Abbey

Voice and Verse Tour: Beyond Poets’ Corner

Saturday, 12th October 2024

Join this journey to bring Poets’ Corner to life as we explore the Abbey through the stories and words of our most famous poets.

Voice and Verse

Abbey Highlights Tour

Whether you are looking for the highlights, or want something more specialised, choose from our range of guided tours to make your visit truly memorable. You can also add on a workshop to give your pupils something to take home or visit the stunning Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

Abbey Highlights Tour

Visiting the Abbey with your secondary class is guaranteed to be a memorable experience as you explore the building to discover over a thousand years of faith and history. Our experienced guides link the Abbey to your course of study, offering both highlights tours or something more specific bringing the Abbey to life. Discover information about guided tours, costs and school bursary visits to Westminster Abbey.

Dean takes High Tea on Henry’s roof

Tuesday, 26th May 2009

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall took tea on the roof of Westminster Abbey on the morning of Wednesday 20th May to help promote London to UK and overseas visitors. ‘High Tea’ took place on the roof of the Henry VII Chapel as part of Visit London’s ongoing ‘Only in London’ campaign.

Only in London

Beyond Victory Tour: Commemorating the Second World War

Thursday, 1st May 2025

As the nation marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, explore the enduring legacy of the conflict in Westminster Abbey.

Beyond Victory