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  • Abbey re-opens for visiting

    Friday, 11th December 2020

    Visitors will be welcomed back to Westminster Abbey from today following the recent closure due to coronavirus restrictions.

    Visit Us

  • New Receiver General for the Abbey

    Thursday, 28th August 2008

    Sir Stephen Lamport, KCVO DL, former Private Secretary to HRH The Prince of Wales, has joined Westminster Abbey as Receiver General.

    Sir Stephen Lamport

  • Join us for an Abbey Christmas

    Wednesday, 22nd December 2021

    Westminster Abbey invites everyone to join us this Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional carols, festive readings and some very special performances.

  • Stone of Destiny welcomed to the Abbey

    Saturday, 29th April 2023

    A service to mark the arrival of the Stone of Destiny at Westminster Abbey was held on Saturday 29th April.

    Coronation Coronations Coronation news

  • Christmas special for Abbey documentary series

    Tuesday, 6th December 2022

    Channel 5 is returning to the Abbey for a Christmas edition of its documentary series, Westminster Abbey: Behind Closed Doors.

    Christmas

  • Abbey celebrates work of HMRC

    Tuesday, 23rd September 2014

    A Service to Celebrate the Work of Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 23rd September 2014 at Noon.

    Special Service HMRC

  • Abbey re-opens for services

    Friday, 3rd July 2020

    The Abbey welcomes worshippers back for public services on Sunday 5th July with 22 services weekly - three services daily and four services on Sundays.

    Worship COVID-19

  • Abbey proceeds with development plans

    Thursday, 10th December 2009

    Westminster Abbey is to take the next steps in the Dean and Chapter’s development plans, which have the purpose of improving access for visitors.

  • 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.

    Dean of Westminster USA tour

  • 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.

  • Abbey to Honour Ted Hughes

    Friday, 19th March 2010

    Westminster Abbey will honour Ted Hughes, one of the most significant poets of the 20th century, with a memorial in Poets’ Corner.

    Ted Hughes

  • Florence Nightingale honoured at Abbey

    Wednesday, 12th May 2010

    A Service to Celebrate the Life of Florence Nightingale in the centennial year of her death was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 12th May 2010.

    Florence Nightingale Archbishop Desmond Tutu

  • Abbey podcast for the Feast of the Annunciation

    Wednesday, 25th March 2020

    A podcast produced in a locked down Westminster Abbey has been released today to mark the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

    Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary Our Lady of Pew Abbeycast

  • Abbey Hosts Royal Wedding

    Friday, 29th April 2011

    His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales KG and Miss Catherine Middleton were married at Westminster Abbey on Friday 29th April 2011.

    Royal Wedding HRH The Duchess of Cambridge HRH The Duke of Cambridge HM The Queen HRH The Duke of Edinburgh HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH The Prince of Wales HRH Prince Henry of Wales

  • Abbey marks Wyatt bicentenary

    Thursday, 5th September 2013

    A wreathlaying marking the bicentenary of the death of the architect James Wyatt PRA (1746-1813) was held at his grave in Westminster Abbey on Thursday 5th September 2013.

    James Wyatt Wreathlaying

  • HMS Westminster at the Abbey

    Monday, 18th March 2013

    The Commanding Officer and Ship’s Company of HMS Westminster, together with the Lord Mayor and Councillors of the City of Westminster, attended Matins at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th March 2013.

    HMS Westminster

  • Abbey marks Remembrance Sunday

    Monday, 14th November 2016

    A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 13th November 2016.

    Remembrance Sunday

  • Abbey gender pay gap report

    Wednesday, 7th March 2018

    Westminster Abbey has published its gender pay gap statistics.

    Gender pay gap

  • Historic Abbey Service for Pope

    Friday, 17th September 2010

    His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI and His Grace The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Revd and Rt Hon Dr Rowan Williams, attended a Service of Evening Prayer at Westminster Abbey on Friday 17th September 2010.

    Pope Benedict XVI State Visit

  • Abbey Launches #MakeHistory Campaign

    Wednesday, 21st December 2016

    Westminster Abbey has launched a new campaign inviting members of the public to get involved with an exciting new chapter of the Abbey’s history.

    Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

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