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• Prime Minister of Japan visits Abbey

  Thursday, 1st May 2014

  The Prime Minister of Japan, Mr Shinzo Abe, visited Westminster Abbey and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior on Thursday 1st May 2014.

  State Visit

• Summer: Stars and Planets Family Day

  Tuesday, 29th July 2025

  Blast off on a cosmic adventure without leaving Earth! Join us in England’s oldest walled garden to uncover the fascinating links between Westminster Abbey and the universe.

  Events Family Summer at the Abbey

• President of the Republic of Korea visits the Abbey

  Tuesday, 21st November 2023

  The President of the Republic of Korea, HE Yoon Suk Yeol visited the Abbey on Tuesday 21st November as part of his State Visit to His Majesty The King.

• 37. George VI and the hidden sandwiches

  Ahead of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and The Queen Consort on 6 May, we’ll be sharing stories from each of the 38 Coronation services held here since 1066.

• President of the Republic of Turkey visits Abbey

  Tuesday, 22nd November 2011

  The President of the Republic of Turkey, His Excellency Abdullah Gül, and Mrs Hayrünnisa Gül, visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 22nd November 2011 during a State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

• Emir of Qatar visits Abbey

  Wednesday, 27th October 2010

  The Emir of the State of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, accompanied by Sheikha Mozah Bint Nasser Al-Missned, visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 27th October 2010 during a State Visit to Her Majesty The Queen.

  Emir of Qatar

• Emperor of Japan visits Westminster Abbey

  Tuesday, 25th June 2024

  Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan visited Westminster Abbey on Tuesday 25th June as part of their State Visit to the United Kingdom.

  Special Service

• The President of the Republic of Poland visits Westminster Abbey

  Thursday, 6th May 2004

  As part of the State Visit to the UK, His Excellency, The President of the Republic of Poland, Mr Aleksander Kwasniewski and Madame Jolanta Kwasniewska visited Westminster Abbey on 6th May to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

• Summer: Gardening tips for small spaces

  Tuesday, 5th August 2025

  Discover how to bring nature into even the smallest of spaces in this hands-on workshop with Westminster Abbey’s expert gardeners.

• 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.