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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.
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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.
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Sistine Chapel Choir sings at Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 3rd June 2015
The Sistine Chapel Choir visited Westminster Abbey on Saturday 30th May and Sunday 31st May to sing Evensong and perform a recital of sacred choral music.
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The Obamas Visit Westminster Abbey
Tuesday, 24th May 2011
The President of the United States of America, Mr Barack Obama, laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 24 May 2011, the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.
State Visit The Choir of Westminster Abbey President of the United States President Barack Obama Michelle Obama President Obama
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Abbey receives support from the Cathedral Music Trust
Wednesday, 15th June 2022
The Cathedral Music Trust has made a generous donation to Westminster Abbey, funding its Assistant Organist post for a year.
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Abbey to re-open for visiting from 21st May
Monday, 19th April 2021
Westminster Abbey is preparing to welcome back visitors again on Friday 21st May, following the current closure due to coronavirus restrictions.
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Sistine Chapel Choir joins Abbey Choir for Evensong tonight
Friday, 25th May 2018
The Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’ (Sistine Chapel Choir) joins the Choir of Westminster Abbey in singing Evensong today at 5.00 pm.
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Westminster Abbey Choir to sing at St Peter's in Rome
Monday, 25th June 2012
Westminster Abbey’s world-famous choir arrives in Italy this week (Tuesday 26th June) for a tour of Rome and Montecassino which will include singing for Pope Benedict XVI, with the Cappella Musicale Pontificia ‘Sistina’, the Sistine Chapel Choir, at the Papal Mass marking the Solemnity of St Peter and St Paul (Friday 29th June) in St Peter’s Basilica.
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How to join
Unlimited free entry to the Abbey is just one of the advantages of joining the Abbey Association. But there’s much more on offer.
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The Holy See invites Westminster Abbey choir to sing at St Peter’s in Rome
Monday, 5th March 2012
Westminster Abbey’s world-famous choir has been invited by the Holy See – through the Maestro of the Cappella Musicale Pontificia “Sistina” – to sing at St Peter’s in Rome.
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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.
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Coronation Theatre on display from 8th-13th May
Monday, 3rd April 2023
Following the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort, visitors will be welcomed to the Abbey to see the Coronation Theatre.
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Advent & Christmas services frequently asked questions
Answers to questions you may have about Westminster Abbey's Advent and Christmas services.
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Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, Lady Eland
The graves of Esther de la Tour de Gouvernet, her mother and grandmother are in the north ambulatory. The gravestone inscription was re-cut in 1997.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.
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Singing returns to the Abbey
Monday, 17th August 2020
Choral services resumed at Westminster Abbey for the first time in five months when six members of the Abbey’s choir sang at the 11.15am Eucharist.
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Planen Sie Ihren Besuch
Wir möchten, dass Ihr Besuch der Abbey sicher und angenehm verläuft. Daher haben wir einige hilfreiche Informationen zusammengestellt, die Sie bei der Vorbereitung unterstützen.
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Plan uw bezoek
We willen graag dat uw bezoek aan de Abbey veilig en aangenaam is. Daarom vindt u hieronder een aantal bruikbare tips ter voorbereiding van uw bezoek.
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Abbey seeks new Organist and Master of the Choristers
Thursday, 26th May 2022
Westminster Abbey is welcoming applications for its next Organist and Master of the Choristers.
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New Choir School Head appointed
Wednesday, 7th June 2023
Dr Emma Margrett, currently Head of the Prep School at Radnor House Sevenoaks, will take on the role of Head of Westminster Abbey Choir School from January 2024.
