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• First definitive history of the Abbey published

  Wednesday, 9th October 2019

  A definitive history book of Westminster Abbey was launched last night to celebrate the 750th anniversary of Henry III’s rebuilding of the church.

  Westminster Abbey A Church in History 750th anniversary

• Duchess of Cambridge to host community carol service at the Abbey

  Tuesday, 30th November 2021

  A Christmas service hosted by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate inspirational individuals will take place at the Abbey on Wednesday 8th December..

  HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Christmas

• Westminster Abbey submits plans for new access tower

  Friday, 17th October 2014

  Westminster Abbey today formally submitted a planning application to Westminster City Council to build an access tower to the Triforium, the first essential phase of a major new project.

  Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries

• TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attend ANZAC Day Service

  Monday, 25th April 2022

  TRH The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC Day at Westminster Abbey on Monday 25th April 2022..

  ANZAC Day Special Service

• Service of Thanksgiving for Sir Sydney Chapman

  Wednesday, 10th June 2015

  A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir Sydney Chapman was held at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey, on Wednesday 10th June 2015.

  Sir Sydney Chapman

• Westminster Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster

  Monday, 4th July 2016

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, welcomed The Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Steve Summers, and other Westminster councillors to the annual Civic Service at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 3rd July.

  Civic Service

• A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford

  Wednesday, 3rd February 2010

  A service to celebrate the 300th anniversary of St Edward’s Church of England Primary School and St Edward’s Church of England School and Sixth Form College in Romford was held at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 3rd February 2010.

• Metropolitan Police Service holds Carol Service

  Thursday, 21st December 2017

  The Metropolitan Police Carol Service was held at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 19th December 2017.

• Latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey

  Tuesday, 20th April 2010

  The latest CD release from the Choir of Westminster Abbey has already won critical acclaim.

  Recording

• Concert: Mozart Mass in C Minor

  Tuesday, 17th June 2025

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by Britten Sinfonia for this performance of Mozart’s Mass in C Minor. Members of the Abbey Choir, soprano Ailish Tynan and mezzo soprano Katie Coventry sing the solo parts in this glorious missa solemnis.

  Choir of Westminster Abbey event Music

• Workshop: Dignity and Trauma

  Wednesday, 22nd November 2023

  Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.

  Westminster Abbey Institute

• National Holocaust Centre and Museum Marks Anniversary

  Monday, 27th June 2016

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Re-commitment to mark the 20th Anniversary of The National Holocaust Centre and Museum was held at Westminster Abbey at 6.30pm on Sunday 26th June.

  National Holocaust Centre and Museum The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Service for the New Parliament at St Margaret's Church

  Tuesday, 9th June 2015

  The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, Primate of All England and Metropolitan, gave the Address at Service for a New Parliament at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 9th June 2015.

  Service for the New Parliament St Margaret's Church

• Lord Mayor of Westminster reads for Abbey podcast

  Sunday, 14th June 2020

  The newly-elected Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Jonathan Glanz, has recorded a reading from St Matthew's Gospel for the Abbey's latest podcast, which is published today.

  Abbeycast Lord Mayor of Westminster COVID-19

• Coronation Theatre

  Find out how a highly decorated manuscript from the 14th century has guided the understanding of coronation services at Westminster Abbey.

• Coronation Theatre

  Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.

• Coronation Theatre

  Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.

• Coronation Theatre

  Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.

• Coronation Theatre

  Uncover the role and significance of traditional and commissioned music within coronations throughout history.

• Coronation Theatre

  Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.