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• The Abbey welcomes The World Reimagined globes

  Thursday, 11th August 2022

  The Abbey welcomed forty-two giant globes to Dean’s Yard today ahead of the launch of the UK’s largest public art trail by The World Reimagined.

• His Highness The Amir of Kuwait visits Westminster Abbey

  Thursday, 29th November 2012

  His Highness The Amir of the State of Kuwait visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 29th November as part of an official three-day state visit to the United Kingdom as the guest of Her Majesty The Queen.

  State Visit

• First Lady brings Obama family for Abbey visit

  Thursday, 11th June 2009

  Michelle Obama, the United States of America’s First Lady, brought her two daughters to Westminster Abbey for an hour-long visit on Tuesday 9th June 2009.

  Michelle Obama

• Abbey Celebrates Life of Sir John Tavener

  Wednesday, 11th June 2014

  His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales attended a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Sir John Tavener at Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 11th June at 12 noon.

  Special Service Royal Visit HRH The Prince of Wales Sir John Tavener

• A is for Abbey

  Discover over 1,000 years of faith and history with our brand-new A to Z of Westminster Abbey. Perfect for primary-aged children, and their accompanying adults, these independent and team activities are designed to spark creativity, ignite imaginations and keep young brains ticking, with little or no materials required. Letter-by-letter, uncover the many places, themes and beliefs that can be found within this national place of worship. What are you waiting for?

• Abbey bells ring to mark birth of Princess

  Saturday, 2nd May 2015

  The Dean and Chapter of Westminster congratulates the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their daughter.

  HRH The Duke of Cambridge HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Princess Charlotte bell ringing Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers

• Secrets of the Abbey

  Video producer, Stuart Hastie, reveals the process behind his short film, Hidden Wonders of Westminster Abbey.

• Security at Westminster Abbey

  Tuesday, 2nd July 2013

  The Abbey is experiencing a heightened threat to its security.

• 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.

• President of France lays wreath at Grave of the Unknown Warrior

  The President of France, M. Nicholas Sarkozy, and Mme. Sarkozy visited the Abbey on 26th March to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior during their state visit to the UK.

• King and Queen of the Netherlands visit Abbey

  The King and Queen of the Netherlands visited Westminster Abbey on 23rd October as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

• Visit of HE The President of Slovenia

  The President of Slovenia, His Excellency Borut Pahor visited the Abbey on Thursday 28th February 2019 as part of a Governmental visit to the UK.

• President Trump visits Westminster Abbey

  President Donald J. Trump visited Westminster Abbey on Monday 3rd June on the first day of his State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

• Plan your visit

  Each year, we welcome over a million visitors. We’re generally open Monday to Saturday for visiting, and hold regular services to which all are welcome.

• Uncovering Hidden Histories

  Our Communities team at Westminster Abbey often works with young people on long-term projects, building relationships with community groups and organisations. Perhaps some of our previous projects and partnerships can serve as inspiration for our future together?

• Tour: Pilgrimages through time

  During Edwardtide, we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, King of England 1042–1066 and the re-founder of Westminster Abbey.