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Story Building - Place
After Geoffrey Chaucer was buried here, Poets’ Corner became the place where many other creative people were buried and remembered. This space in the Abbey’s South Transept remembers people who have explored the world in all sorts of creative ways. Stretch your creative muscles with these videos.
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Coronation Chair
Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.
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Library & research
Our library and muniment room house the extensive and historic collections of books, manuscripts and archival material belonging to the Dean and Chapter of Westminster.
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Battle of Britain Sunday - Service of Thanksgiving 2022
Sunday, 18th September 2022
A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication on Battle of Britain Sunday will be held in Westminster Abbey at 11.00am on Sunday 18th September 2022.
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Battle of Britain Sunday service
Sunday, 15th September 2024
The service will mark the 84th anniversary of the remarkable victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
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Abbey bells to ring for royal milestone
Tuesday, 8th September 2015
Westminster Abbey will mark a royal milestone Wednesday 9th September, when Her Majesty The Queen will become the longest reigning monarch in British history.
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Students celebrate inspirational figures
Tuesday, 15th June 2021
From writers and musicians to scientists and engineers, Westminster Abbey has for centuries been the final resting place of some of the most distinguished figures in our history.
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Abbey opens its roof to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
Thursday, 21st April 2022
Abbey opens its roof to the public for the Platinum Jubilee in Summer Festival of events.
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Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - October
Tuesday, 8th October 2024
Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.
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Voice and Verse 15-Minute Talk: Poets' Corner - November
Tuesday, 5th November 2024
Enrich your visit to Westminster Abbey by attending a drop-in talk about the history of Poets’ Corner every Tuesday across the Autumn Season.
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Welcome to Westminster Abbey
Coronations, royal weddings, kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, heroes and villains – history happens here and it’s all waiting to be discovered.
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Souvenir Guide
We are open to visitors from Monday to Saturday. Find out more about how you can visit.
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After school clubs
Explore 1,000 years of mystery and history in your classroom with Westminster Abbey’s after school clubs. Available to primary schools in the SW1 and SE1 postcode districts.
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Battle of Britain
The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is one of the most famous remembrance memorials in the country but Westminster Abbey's connections to remembrance stretch far beyond this grave's poppy border. Unearth the story of the Unknown Warrior, make a poppy and explore the stained-glass windows of the RAF chapel.
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Tour: Wonderful women
Tuesday, 10th March 2026
In Women’s History Month, join us to uncover the extraordinary lives of some of the women remembered in Westminster Abbey, from actresses to spies to social reformers.
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Abbot Vitalis
Abbot and Priest/Minister
Vitalis was Abbot from 1076 until his death on 19th June 1085. He was buried in the south cloister, at the foot of Abbot Gervase.
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Battle of Britain Sunday service
Sunday, 21st September 2025
The service will mark the 85th anniversary of the remarkable victory by Royal Air Force pilots and aircrew during the Battle of Britain in 1940.
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Duke of Edinburgh attends Commonwealth Observance
Monday, 11th March 2013
HRH The Duke of Edinburgh attended an Observance for Commonwealth Day at Westminster Abbey on 11th March 2013.
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Spirit of Windrush celebrated at Westminster Abbey
The Queen was represented by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London at a Service of Thanksgiving to mark the 70th anniversary of the landing of the Windrush today.
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Westminster Abbey to celebrate HM The Queen’s reign with Hockney window
Monday, 21st November 2016
David Hockney, one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists, has accepted an invitation from Westminster Abbey to design a stained glass window to celebrate the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
