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A is for Abbey

Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?

Peter Roberts appointed Headmaster of Choir School

Monday, 25th February 2019

Peter Roberts has been appointed Headmaster of Westminster Abbey Choir School and will start in September 2019. He succeeds Jonathan Milton, who is retiring.

Westminster Abbey Choir School Peter Roberts Jonathan Milton

Abbey mourns Canon Tuckwell

Monday, 29th June 2020

The Dean of Westminster today paid tribute to Canon Christopher Tuckwell, former Administrator of Westminster Cathedral who died on June 26th after a long illness.

Canon Tuckwell College of Westminster Abbey

Guided Tour: Commonwealth

Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.

Security at the Abbey

This page details the security and safety measures we have in place so you can fully enjoy your visit to the Abbey.

Westminster Abbey reveals Cromwell’s original grave

Tuesday, 4th August 2009

Visitors to Westminster Abbey until the end of August will be able to see the original grave of English Civil War revolutionary Oliver Cromwell for the first time in over 60 years.

Oliver Cromwell

Workshop: Dignity and Trauma

Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.

Westminster Abbey Institute

Abbey celebrates VE Day anniversary with summer events season

Thursday, 3rd April 2025

Beyond Victory, a season of special events at Westminster Abbey this summer, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE - or Victory in Europe - Day.

Full Abbey for Christmas Services

Tuesday, 4th January 2011

Christmas services at Westminster Abbey attracted near-capacity congregations to the Abbey church this year.

Christmas

Ecumenical representatives

Monday, 19th May 2008

Senior members of the Roman Catholic and Methodist churches have been invited to join the College of Westminster Abbey.

New Mass for Abbey’s 450th celebrations

Wednesday, 16th June 2010

Bell Mass by one of Britain’s pre-eminent composers, Julian Anderson, which was commissioned by the Dean & Chapter of Westminster as part of the celebrations to mark the 450th anniversary of the Abbey's Collegiate Charter receives its first performance at the Abbey on Tuesday 29th June at 5.00pm.

Westminster Abbey 450th anniversary The Choir of Westminster Abbey

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