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• England's Oldest Garden

  From mice to elephants and dragons to unicorns, the Abbey is an ark of exciting animals. Popping up on memorials, knight helmets, flags and candlesticks, animals have acted as symbols of power, loyalty and courage and captured our imagination in terrific tales for hundreds of years. Choose your animal counterpart and explore the Abbey's marvellous menagerie.

• Hear what teachers have to say

  Explore how you can bring over 1,000 years of faith and history to life with one of our free guided tours for teachers and trainee teachers of History and RE.

• What we can offer you

  Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for community groups to explore big questions. We want to welcome all community groups, making visits free where we can and tailoring sessions to your interests.

• A Reflection on Restlessness

  Friday, 1st May 2020

  Westminster has changed. I am living in a changed environment. Shops and offices are shut. Parks may be full, but the city pavements are deserted.

  Friday Reflection COVID-19

• Find out more about the rest of our programme

  For self-led visits, we recommend you use one of our trails. They’re a great way to get the most out of your visit and learn more.

• Prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort, about 1500

  Visit the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries to see the prayer book of Lady Margaret Beaufort, and many more objects, in real life. High above the Abbey floor, come face to face with the Abbey’s greatest treasures covering over 1,000 years of faith and history. Along with worship, examine objects that teach us about the building of Westminster Abbey, its role in national memory and its relationship with royalty.

• The Abbey at Advent

  The Reverend Mark Birch and writer Chine McDonald tell us what this holiest of seasons means to them.

• The Royal Signals Veteran: A Photographic Journey

  Tuesday, 5th November 2024

  Explore an exhibition from the Royal Corps of Signals showcasing what it means to be a veteran today.

  Events

• Virtual World of Work

  Westminster Abbey's Virtual World of Work. ideal for 16-to-25 year olds, is a step-by-step programme can be used independently or within a community group setting to prepare for joining the workforce.

• The Apprentice Challenge

  Peckham Park Baptist Church approached us to support their half term “Apprentice Challenge”. Young people were tasked with exploring and understanding the Abbey before presenting their sales pitch inspired by their favourite area of this great church.

• Uncovering Hidden Histories

  In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.

• Kindness and empathy celebrated at royal carol service

  The selfless efforts of people who support, counsel and comfort those in need were celebrated at the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 6th December. 

• Abbey marks Year of Engineering

  A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate The Year of Engineering 2018 was held at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 22nd November 2018 at noon.

• Advent II: What are we hoping for? with The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle

  The Dean of Westminster talks about the traditional themes of Advent and how Isaiah helps us identify our hopes for God's future.

• NHS celebrates 75th anniversary

  Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh attended a service celebrating the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 5th July 2023.

• Westminster Abbey Institute launched

  The Westminster Abbey Institute was launched on Tuesday 22nd October 2013 with a special event in the Nave exploring the importance of the truth in public life.

• The Queen attends Commonwealth Service

  Her Majesty The Queen and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended The Commonwealth Service: A Celebration of the Commonwealth at Westminster Abbey on Monday 13th March 2017. They were accompanied by The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Harry, The Duke of York and The Earl of Wessex.