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The King Charles III Sacristy

We’re transforming the welcome we offer to the millions of people who come to the Abbey to enjoy one of the world’s great churches.

A modern welcome on a medieval footprint

A new building – to be named The King Charles III Sacristy in honour of HM The King – will be constructed to house state-of-the-art welcome, security and ticketing facilities, allowing the Abbey itself to be preserved in all its beauty and wonder as a sacred space.

Explore The Sacristy

Latest news

Building work will begin early next year and the project is due to be completed in 2026. Keep up to date with all the news and latest developments as the work progresses.

HM The Queen Visits Abbey's Sacristy project

HM The Queen Visits Abbey's Sacristy project

HM The Queen becomes Patron of the Sacristy project

HM The Queen becomes Patron of the Sacristy project

Meet the team

Discover how we’re bringing the Sacristy building to life and tour the site in the company of some of the key members of the project team.

Introducing The King Charles III Sacristy

Introducing The King Charles III Sacristy

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Designing The King Charles III Sacristy

Designing The King Charles III Sacristy

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Building a sustainable future

Building a sustainable future

Westminster Abbey is committed to environmental sustainability and to reducing our carbon emissions. 

The new Sacristy will be built from natural and long-lasting materials, including locally-quarried stone and sustainably-sourced oak. It is being designed to reduce energy demand and water consumption and will incorporate energy-efficient features such as natural ventilation where possible. 

Once built, it will be powered by entirely by renewable electricity, with construction emissions offset to achieve carbon neutrality.

Support the project

The new Sacristy building is due to open in 2026, and its cost is estimated to be £13m. Support us by making a donation and help us to transform our visitor welcome.

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