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• See Abbey in unprecedented detail with online tour

  Thursday, 7th July 2016

  It is one of the world's great churches, with a history stretching back over a thousand years. Now, for the first time, visitors from around the world can take a virtual tour inside Westminster Abbey using Google Street View.

  virtual tour

• Festival of Commemoration concert

  Thursday, 20th November 2008

  A concert of sacred music to conclude the ‘Mary and Elizabeth: Sisters in Hope of Resurrection’ festival took place at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 20th November 2008.

  Elizabeth I Mary I The Choir of Westminster Abbey

• Christian Muslim Forum held at Westminster Abbey

  Monday, 16th January 2012

  The Christian Muslim Forum marked its 6th anniversary on Monday 16th January 2012 with a conversation between Christian and Muslim leaders at Westminster Abbey.

  Faith leaders Christian Muslim Forum

• King and Queen of Spain visit Westminster Abbey

  Wednesday, 12th July 2017

  The King and Queen of Spain were accompanied by Prince Henry of Wales when they visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 13th July as part of Their Majesties’ State Visit to the Her Majesty The Queen.

  Royal Visit HRH Prince Henry of Wales Prince Harry

• Dean of Westminster gives One People Oration

  Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

  The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr John Hall, gave this year’s One People Oration at Westminster Abbey on Monday 21st October 2019.

  One People Oration Westminster Abbey Institute Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall

• Dialogue: Dignity and Imprisonment

  Tuesday, 21st November 2023

  Westminster Abbey Institute brings together a panel of speakers for a lunchtime symposium on Dignity and Hostility.

• BSL Tour: Curious tales from the Abbey

  Saturday, 8th November 2025

  British Sign Language guide Edward Richards uncovers unusual stories on this special tour of Westminster Abbey.

  Events

• President of Italy visits Abbey

  Friday, 29th May 2015

  The President of the Italian Republic, His Excellency Sergio Mattarella, visited Westminster Abbey today and laid a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

  State Visit President of Italy

• Abbey Commemorates Victims of 2015 Attacks

  Tuesday, 12th April 2016

  His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales, representing Her Majesty The Queen, attended a Service of Solemn Commemoration for the Victims of the 2015 Terrorist Attacks in Tunisia at Westminster Abbey at Noon on Tuesday 12th April 2016.

  Special Service Tunisia terrorist attacks

• Summer: Wild Westminster Family Day

  Tuesday, 26th August 2025

  Go wild in Westminster! Explore the plants and creatures of our walled garden, where nature has thrived for centuries.

  Family Summer at the Abbey

• Celebrate Lumiere London at Westminster Abbey

  Wednesday, 10th January 2018

  Westminster Abbey will again be one of the highlights of Lumiere London when the festival of lights returns to the capital from 18th – 21st January 2018.

  Lumiere Festival

• Westminster Abbey holds annual Civic Service

  Monday, 2nd July 2018

  Matins, attended by the Lord Mayor of Westminster, Councillor Lindsey Hall, and Councillors of Westminster, was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 1st July.

  Civic Service

• Westminster Abbey welcomes cathedral deans

  Monday, 8th April 2013

  Every year during the week after Low Sunday the deans of the English cathedrals gather at one of the cathedrals for a residential conference.

  Deans' Conference

• Special verger tours: Association members

  Monday, 8th January 2024

  Join two of our expert vergers on a tour that will take you behind the scenes at the Abbey and see how the clergy prepare for different services and occasions.

  Westminster Abbey Association

• The Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 1269

  the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 4.00 pm, following Evensong

• Battle of Britain anniversary marked at Westminster Abbey

  Sunday, 17th September 2023

  A Service of Thanksgiving and Rededication to mark the 83rd anniversary of the Battle of Britain was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 17th September 2023. His Majesty The King was represented at the service by Air Chief Marshal Sir Stephen Dalton.

  Battle of Britain Sunday

• Westminster Abbey staff war memorial

  Soldier

  On the wooden panelling in St George's chapel are painted the names of Westminster Abbey staff, or former choristers, who died for their country.

• Security at Westminster Abbey

  Tuesday, 2nd July 2013

  The Abbey is experiencing a heightened threat to its security.

• Enjoy summer at the Abbey

  Friday, 11th July 2025

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

• Lord Carrington remembered at Westminster Abbey service

  Thursday, 31st January 2019

  The Duke of Kent represented The Queen at a Service of Thanksgiving for the Life and Work of Lord Carrington at Westminster Abbey today.

  Lord Carrington memorial service HRH The Duchess of Cornwall HRH Princess Alexandra Sir John Major