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Thomas Thirlby

Priest/Minister

Thomas Thirlby (c.1500-1570) was consecrated the first and only Bishop of the new short-lived diocese of Westminster in December 1540.

A reflection for Holy Week

A reflection for Holy Week by the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, Dean of Westminster

Elizabeth Stuart, Queen of Bohemia

Princess Elizabeth Stuart was buried in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel. She was the only surviving daughter of James VI of Scotland.

The Queen attends Commonwealth Service

Monday, 13th March 2017

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.

Special Service Royal Visit HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Prince Harry HRH Prince Henry of Wales HRH The Duke of York HRH The Earl of Wessex Rt Hon Theresa May MP

Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond

Philanthropist

Margaret Beaufort, Countess of Richmond and Derby, was buried in the south aisle of Henry VII's chapel. She was the mother of Henry VII.

Richard III

Richard III was crowned in the Abbey on 6th July 1483. Almost the entire peerage of England was present at what was a magnificent spectacle.

Richard Courtenay

Priest/Minister

The grave of Richard Courtenay, bishop of Norwich, was re-discovered in October 1953 in the chapel of St Edward the Confessor in Westminster Abbey.

George V

Honouring the Unknown Warrior, a centenary after his burial in Westminster Abbey.

The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

High above the Abbey floor, the Galleries in the beautiful 13th century triforium display our greatest treasures and tell the story of our thousand-year history.

Westminster Abbey celebrates the life of Sir Peter Hall

A Service of Thanksgiving to celebrate the life and work of Sir Peter Hall CBE was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 11th September 2018.

The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries re-open

Visitors will be welcomed back to The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries today, Monday 12th October, after seven months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Channel 4 to screen Time Team dig Sunday 18th April

Channel 4 kicks off the new series of Time Team on Sunday 18th April at 5.30pm with Westminster Abbey as the first show. Time Team visited the Abbey in September 2009 and dug up a section of North Green looking for evidence of Henry III’s sacristy.

Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries

Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

Royal tombs

Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.

Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Paul Scofield CH CBE

Paul Scofield (21st January 1922 – 19th March 2008) often described as the “greatest actor in the English speaking world” was remembered at a Thanksgiving Service at St Margaret’s Church on Thursday 19th March at 12 noon.

Abbey celebrates 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital

A service of thanksgiving to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Westminster Hospital was held at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Thursday 23rd May 2019.

HRH The Duchess of Cornwall Joins 530 Children to Celebrate the Harvest

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall GCVO attended a Service to Celebrate the Harvest, in association with British Food Fortnight, at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 16th October 2013.

Trails for self-led visits

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.

The East Window

Entry to St Margaret’s is free. Find out more about the church with our free plan and guide or ask about the free guided tour.