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• Geoffrey Chaucer

  Scientist, Writer and Poet

  Geoffrey Chaucer is buried in the south transept, now known as Poets' Corner. He was the author of The Canterbury Tales.

• Voice and Verse Song Recital: Remembrance

  Thursday, 14th November 2024

  Enjoy the beautiful sound world of the Abbey and its artists, as the Abbey’s Lay Vicars perform a recital of English Song featuring texts by poets buried or memorialised in Poets’ Corner.

  Events Music Voice and Verse

• Hidden Highlights tour - July

  Monday, 1st July 2024

  Explore behind the scenes of the Abbey on a guided tour of some areas not usually open to the public.

  Creation

• Enjoy summer at the Abbey

  Friday, 11th July 2025

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

• Charles III

  King Charles III was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 6th May 2023.

• Saint's and Royal tombs discovered after 1,000 years

  Friday, 2nd December 2005

  Ancient Royal crypt revealed in Abbey foundations.

  Edward the Confessor

• Accessible entry for all

  We’re transforming the welcome we offer to the millions of people who come to the Abbey to enjoy one of the world’s great churches. A new building – to be named The King Charles III Sacristy in honour of HM The King – will be constructed to house state-of-the-art welcome, security and ticketing facilities, allowing the Abbey itself to be preserved in all its beauty and wonder as a sacred space.