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What can families do at Westminster Abbey?

Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history. Join us in the Abbey every Saturday and during school holidays, or online on the first Saturday of the month.

Westminster Abbey joins nation to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

Wednesday, 5th March 2025

A service to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) will take place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th May 2025.

VE Day Second World War

Learning at Westminster Abbey

We welcome schools, universities, community groups and youth groups from the UK and overseas, and offer activities for families during the holidays.

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

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.

Recording Choir

Westminster Abbey to honour Sir Ernest Shackleton

Friday, 12th January 2024

A memorial stone to Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most celebrated Antarctic Explorers of the twentieth century, will be dedicated at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 15th February 2024.

Memorial dedication Sir Ernest Shackleton

Full Abbey for Christmas Services

Tuesday, 4th January 2011

Christmas services at Westminster Abbey attracted near-capacity congregations to the Abbey church this year.

Christmas

Summer: Covert and Classified Family Day

Tuesday, 12th August 2025

Shhh… there are secrets hidden in the Abbey! Step into a world of mystery, puzzles and spy training at our Covert and Classified Family Day.

Events Family Summer at the Abbey

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

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

The Commonwealth and Westminster Abbey

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.

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

HM The King

Summer: Stories from the Stones tour

Wednesday, 6th August 2025

Step into the Abbey cloisters after hours to uncover stories that bring to life the names etched in the stones.

Access the Abbey: British Sign Language tour

Saturday, 10th May 2025

Delve into the history of Westminster Abbey on this special tour for British Sign Language users led by guide Edward Richards.

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.

Choir School

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