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• Animal Crown

  From mice to elephants and dragons to unicorns, the Abbey is an ark of exciting animals. Popping up on memorials, knight helmets, flags and candlesticks, animals have acted as symbols of power, loyalty and courage and captured our imagination in terrific tales for hundreds of years. Choose your animal counterpart and explore the Abbey's marvellous menagerie.

• Coat of Arms Creations

  Knights have long been a part of Westminster Abbey’s story, with many buried and remembered inside the church. Today, the Lady Chapel even remembers modern knights during their lifetime. The Knights of the Order of the Bath each have their own special flag and crest. Over to you to explore what it takes to be a knight, perhaps even defeating a few dragons…

• Admire & inspire: Act natural

  Lent and Easter can be times of reflection, hope and new beginnings for communities all over the world. Take on the kindness challenge in our Lent series and discover how C.S. Lewis' Narnia parallels the Christian story celebrated at Westminster Abbey.

• The Unknown Warrior's journey

  The Grave of the Unknown Warrior is one of the most famous remembrance memorials in the country but Westminster Abbey's connections to remembrance stretch far beyond this grave's poppy border. Unearth the story of the Unknown Warrior, make a poppy and explore the stained-glass windows of the RAF chapel.

• Jubilee

  Coronations have taken place in Westminster Abbey since 1066, when William the Conqueror was crowned on Christmas Day. The church has been closely linked with the royal family all through its history, and that continues today with the monarch visiting the Abbey throughout the year. Explore the Abbey's links with royalty and have a go at recreating your own coronation at home.

• Lights, Camera, Action

  Isaac Newton, Stephen Hawking and Charles Darwin are just some of the names in Scientists' Corner at Westminster Abbey. These scientists buried and remembered here made incredible contributions to our understanding of the world around us. Put your thinking cap on as we explore the natural world and beyond.

• Meet the team

  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 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.

• Coronation Theatre

  Discover more about the space within Westminster Abbey where coronations have taken place for hundreds of years.

• Royal regalia

  Discover more about the objects presented to the monarch during the coronation service and find out what each one represents.

• Coronation stories

  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.

• About the Queens Consort

  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.

• You're welcome here

  Discover over ten centuries of British history in a building in the heart of London where worship takes place every day.

• Commonwealth family tour

  Monday, 17th February 2025

  Join a family friendly tour of Westminster Abbey to discover how the Abbey supports the King in his role as Head of the Commonwealth.

  Events Commonwealth Family

• Fraternité conservation spotlight: Catherine de Valois

  Tuesday, 19th March 2024

  Join our Conservation Team to discover the secrets of Catherine de Valois' funeral effigy.

• Voice and Verse Workshop: Book Binding

  Saturday, 2nd November 2024

  Discover the historic craft of bookbinding and try your hand at assembling your own book in this one-day workshop.

  Voice and Verse

• St Margaret's Choristers

  Find out about the St Margaret's Choristers and how you can join.

• Abbey Choir recordings available to stream for the first time

  Wednesday, 9th August 2023

  Abbey Choir recordings available to stream for the first time: For the first time, audiences from around the world can enjoy to the Abbey Choir’s critically acclaimed catalogue of recordings via streaming.

  The Choir of Westminster Abbey Music

• Memorial of the month

  Learn about the lives and legacies of those remembered in the Abbey and discover how people from all walks of life have ended up in the nation's church.

• Food & drink

  Relax over delicious food and drink, whether you’re visiting Westminster Abbey or not. The Cellarium Café and Terrace serves meals throughout the day.

• Introduction to the organ

  Westminster Abbey is, first and foremost, a living, working church where people of all faiths and none are welcome. Be still and reflect about how faith weaves the Abbey's 1,000 year story together.