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Westminster Abbey celebrates 70th anniversary of the NHS
Thursday, 5th July 2018
Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex attended a Service to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of the NHS at Westminster Abbey on 5th July 2018.
Special Service NHS 70th anniversary HRH The Countess of Wessex
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The Feast of St Michael and All Angels at Westminster Abbey
Monday, 10th September 2007
Westminster Abbey's choir has released a new CD on the Hyperion label.
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
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Concert: BACH - St John Passion
Tuesday, 15th April 2025
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by The English Concert for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s moving Johannes-Passion (St John Passion), sung in German.
Choir of Westminster Abbey event Music Holy Week and Easter Easter
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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.
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Commonwealth Connections
Westminster Abbey, as a royal church, celebrates the Commonwealth all year round, including at a special service in March. Either in person or virtually, we welcome schools from across the Commonwealth to join one our sessions, led by experienced learning officers who can bringing learning to life, in line with your programmes of study.
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Westminster Abbey prays for the health of HM The King
Monday, 5th February 2024
HM The King meeting members of the Choir of Westminster Abbey
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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
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Westminster Abbey Choir School 'Outstanding' say inspectors
Thursday, 15th February 2007
Westminster Abbey's Choir School has been described as 'outstanding' by the Independent Schools Inspectorate.
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Chorister Experience Day
Saturday, 31st January 2026
Find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for primary school-aged boys.
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Westminster Abbey marks anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Sunday, 17th September 2017
HRH The Prince of Wales, Patron, Battle of Britain Fighter Association, and HRH The Duchess of Cornwall attended a Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 77th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2017.
Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
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Westminster Abbey offers help to churches planning First World War Vigils
Thursday, 17th April 2014
Westminster Abbey has published a suggested First World War Vigil structure online which is intended to offer material to the wider Church, community groups and other faith communities which may be helpful in planning their own commemorative event on the night of 4th August 2014.
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The Prince of Wales becomes Patron of Westminster Abbey Appeal
Friday, 11th November 2011
The Dean and Chapter of Westminster are delighted to announce that His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has agreed to become the Patron of Westminster Abbey's Appeal to fund its present range of development projects.
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Westminster Abbey Marks ANZAC Day 2024
Thursday, 25th April 2024
His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh attended a Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving to mark ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 25th April 2024.
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Abbey focuses on the future for women bishops
Tuesday, 19th January 2010
At the start of Christian Unity Week on Monday 18th January, Westminster Abbey hosted an evening to discuss one of the most hotly-debated topics in the Church of England - the ordination of women as bishops.
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Concert for Holy Week: Bach - St Matthew Passion
Tuesday, 26th March 2024
The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by leading period-instrument orchestra St. James' Baroque for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s powerful Matthäus-Passion (St Matthew Passion), sung in German.
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Westminster Abbey Choir benefactors
Philanthropist
A framed panel, painted blue with white lettering in the south cloister of Westminster Abbey, records the generous donors to Westminster Abbey Choir.
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Westminster Abbey reveals Cromwell’s original grave
Tuesday, 4th August 2009
Visitors to Westminster Abbey until the end of August will be able to see the original grave of English Civil War revolutionary Oliver Cromwell for the first time in over 60 years.
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John Hall retires as Dean of Westminster
Friday, 1st November 2019
The Very Reverend Dr John Hall has retired after 13 years as Dean of Westminster. He presided at a valedictory Eucharist on Friday 1st November.
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The President of Israel visits Westminster Abbey
Wednesday, 19th November 2008
The President of Israel, H.E. Mr Shimon Peres, visited the Abbey on Wednesday 19th November and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.
