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  • Abbey commissions conservation work on Coronation Chair

    Friday, 16th April 2010

    Westminster Abbey has commissioned conservation work on the Coronation Chair in which nearly every British monarch has been crowned since 1308. Work will be carried out in a specially-built enclosure in St George's Chapel in the Abbey which means that visitors to the Abbey will be able to see the work taking place.

    Coronation Chair conservation

  • Abbey Late: Beyond Victory

    Wednesday, 4th June 2025

    Unwind after hours and immerse yourself in an evening of hands-on crafts, fascinating stories and swing dance.

    Events Beyond Victory

  • Lost medieval sacristy opens to public for Summer Festival of events

    Friday, 9th July 2021

    A lost medieval sacristy used by the Abbey’s 13th-century monks revealed in the grounds of the Abbey will be open to the public as part of a Summer Festival of events taking place at the Abbey from July to September.

  • 规划行程

    我们希望确保您到大教堂的参观游览安全而愉快,因此我们提供了一些实用贴士,希望能在您进行参观准备时有所帮助。

  • Dementia Friendly Visit: England's Oldest Garden

    Tuesday, 10th March 2026

    Join us for a bespoke dementia friendly tour in the Westminster Abbey’s gardens, followed by refreshments and a gentle gardening workshop.

  • Chorister Experience Day

    Saturday, 11th May 2024

    Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

    Westminster Abbey Choir School

  • Chorister Experience Day

    Saturday, 4th October 2025

    Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

  • Dementia Friendly Visit: Poets' Corner

    Thursday, 15th January 2026

    Join us for a bespoke dementia friendly tour in the world-famous Poets’ Corner, followed by refreshments and creative writing.

  • Dean Preaches in New York

    Monday, 13th June 2011

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, preached the sermon at Solemn Eucharist on the feast of Pentecost, Sunday 12th June 2011, at Saint Thomas Church Fifth Avenue, New York, a parish church in the episcopal diocese of New York, NY, United States of America.

    Dean of Westminster USA tour

  • Dean of Westminster preaches in New York

    Friday, 18th May 2012

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, embarked on a two week trip to the East Coast of the USA from 30th April to 14th May.

  • Verger-guided tours

    Guided tours, led by our vergers, are a great way to see the Abbey. School groups and private tour groups are also welcome to visit.

  • Planifique su visita

    Deseamos que su visita a la Abadía resulte segura y agradable. Por eso, le ofrecemos algunos consejos útiles que le ayudarán a prepararse.

  • 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.

  • Special Coronation events announced

    Friday, 24th March 2023

    Barefoot tours of the Cosmati pavement headline special Coronation events: Visitors to Westminster Abbey this summer will be invited to walk in their socks on the Cosmati pavement, one of Britain’s greatest.

    Coronation news

  • Abbey afternoon

    Friday, 3rd October 2025

    Enjoy a gentle afternoon at Westminster Abbey with a slow-paced tour, exploring behind-the-scenes stories, and relaxing with tea and biscuits, designed especially for older visitors to share memories and conversation.

  • Creation Lates: Summer sessions

    Wednesday, 17th July 2024

    Explore the Abbey after hours and enjoy live music in the Cloisters.

    Creation

  • Late: The Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

    Wednesday, 11th March 2026

    Enjoy a rare opportunity to explore The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries in Westminster Abbey after hours.

  • An Evening with Dan Jones: The Astonishing Henry V

    Tuesday, 21st January 2025

    Leading Medieval Historian Dan Jones recounts the astonishing rise of England’s famous warrior king Henry V, metres from his final resting place.

  • Late: Art at the Abbey

    Wednesday, 25th February 2026

    Enjoy a rare chance to sketch in Westminster Abbey after hours and soak up the calm of this beautiful Gothic church.

  • Enjoy summer at the Abbey

    Friday, 11th July 2025

    This summer, Westminster Abbey opens its doors to a season of creativity, reflection, and discovery.

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