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• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to questions you may have about Westminster Abbey's Advent and Christmas services.

• Life in lockdown

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

• Hopes for peace and victory

  The Reverend Fergus Butler-Gallie explores the crucial role the church played in supporting a nation in conflict.

• Westminster Abbey welcomes St Woolos Choir

  Friday, 30th April 2004

  Westminster Abbey welcomes visiting choirs to sing the daily services when the Abbey choir is on holiday.

  St Woolos Choir

• The Feast of St Michael and All Angels at Westminster Abbey

  Monday, 10th September 2007

  Westminster Abbey's choir has released a new CD on the Hyperion label.

  Recording Choir

• Sir Mark Rylance returns to Westminster Abbey

  Thursday, 4th January 2018

  Sir Mark Rylance will return to Westminster Abbey with a company of actors bringing the words of William Shakespeare to life for six special performances in April.

• A podcast for Candlemas

  Tuesday, 2nd February 2021

  Today’s episode of Abbeycast, A podcast for Candlemas, was recorded this week in the Abbey’s magnificent Lady Chapel.

  Abbeycast Candlemas

• A Prayer for Ukraine

  Thursday, 31st March 2022

  Westminster Abbey will join churches and Christians across the UK and Ireland on Passion Sunday to come together in an act of witness to pray and light candles for Ukraine, for an end to the conflict and for peace in our world.

• Abbey marks anniversary of Grenfell tragedy

  A Memorial Service to mark the fifth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower tragedy was held in Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 14th June 2022.

• Access, facilities and FAQ

  We want your visit to the Abbey to be safe and enjoyable, so offer some useful tips to help you prepare for your visit.

• New Tower for Westminster Abbey

  Thursday, 26th February 2015

  Westminster Abbey has been granted planning permission by Westminster City Council to build a new stair and lift tower at the east end of the church. The tower will enable public access for the first time to the Abbey's eastern Triforium, an elevated internal gallery, which is to be transformed into a new museum and exhibition space: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries. This will be the most significant addition to the building since Nicholas Hawksmoor's iconic west towers were completed in 1745.

  Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

• Sir John Davis

  Philanthropist

  Sir John Davis was chairman of Westminster Abbey Trust from 1973-1985, the organisation which raised millions for the restoration of the exterior of Westminster Abbey.

• Charles Hickman

  Priest/Minister

  The Reverend Dr Charles Hickman, bishop of Derry (Londonderry), was buried in the south aisle of the nave but he has no monument or gravestone.

• Ann Jett

  Ann Jett was buried at the west end of the north cloister of Westminster Abbey on 29th April 1721 but she has no marker.

• Remembrance

  Our team of experienced Learning Officers can join you online in your classroom to bring the Abbey to life even if you cannot visit. We offer a range of formats: interactive sessions, costumed characters (and guided virtual tours, tailored to your needs, interests and the age of your class.

• B is for Benedictine monks

  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?

• Kindness and empathy celebrated at royal carol service

  Tuesday, 24th December 2024

  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. 

  royal family christmas

• St George's Day

  Saturday, 23rd April 2005

  Representations of St George and his dragon can be seen in Westminster Abbey on Henry VIIs tomb and grille, in the Lady Chapel statue series, in stained glass windows to the YMCA and Sir Benjamin Baker in the nave, and in the window in St Benedicts chapel.

  St George

• Anniversary Choral Evensong broadcast from Abbey

  Thursday, 29th September 2016

  BBC Radio 3 Choral Evensong celebrated its 90th anniversary this autumn with a live broadcast from the Abbey on Wednesday 28th September on the Eve of the Feast of St Michael and All Angels.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• New Abbey Choir CD celebrates neglected Tudor composer

  Friday, 2nd March 2018

  The Abbey Choir celebrates the release of a new CD on Hyperion Records today, Friday 2nd March. Conducted by James O’Donnell, who also plays the organ interludes on the disc, Missa Videte miraculum is a compelling introduction to the work of early Tudor composer Nicholas Ludford (c. 1485 – c. 1557).