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• 'What was mortal'

  When Charles Dickens died at his home in Kent on 9th June 1870, it was presumed that he would be buried in Rochester Cathedral or in one of the nearby parish churches at Cobham or Shorne. This, after all, was what the author of some of the greatest novels in the English language had wanted.

• What is the Commonwealth?

  Commonwealth Day is the annual celebration of the Commonwealth of Nations. Westminster Abbey celebrates the occasion with a special service that takes place on the second Monday of March each year.

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to your most-asked questions about membership of the Westminster Abbey Association.

• What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert

  Tuesday, 1st December 2020

  What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.

  Choir of Westminster Abbey Music Concert Christmas

• What is Advent?

  Christmas is one of the most special festivals in the Christian calendar. Make yourself comfortable as you explore the story of Jesus' birth and create Christmas crafts to bring festive cheer to your home. Enjoy weekly over advent or indulge in one sitting and take a moment to think about what the Christmas story means to you.

• What is Easter?

  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.

• 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.

• Episode 3 - What happens in a coronation?

  Join Aaron and Sophie online to peek behind the scenes of Westminster Abbey, which has been the coronation church for nearly 1,000 years. Discover what happens and why through games, crafts, stories and more.

• What do you think?

  Welcome to our growing catalogue of free, downloadable teaching resources. Covering a variety of subject areas across multiple key stages, you’ll be able to explore Westminster Abbey in your classroom, wherever you may be.

• Teaching resources catalogue

  Find free, downloadable lessons, assemblies, image banks, articles and more, which are ready to use or can act as inspiration for your own teaching resources. Search by key stage, subject or collection.

• Order of Service

  Find out more about the practical purpose and historical significance of orders of service for coronations.

• Royal regalia

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

• Frequently asked questions

  Answers to questions you may have about Westminster Abbey's Advent and Christmas services.

• Me and Mr Bennett

• Gift membership

  Westminster Abbey Association membership is a fantastic gift that lasts for a year, giving unlimited entry, access to exclusive events and other benefits.

• Your questions answered

  Planning to visit the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries? Please make sure you read the following information and tips before your experience.

• Coronation Theatre

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

• The Liber Regalis

  Find out how a highly decorated manuscript from the 14th century has guided the understanding of coronation services at Westminster Abbey.

• Coronation Chair

  Uncover the history behind a chair that has taken centre stage in coronations for over 700 years.

• Ampulla and spoon

  Understand the essential role that a small vessel and a spoon play in the most important part of the coronation service.