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A Christmas reflection

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.

Just the beginning

In 2017, Westminster Abbey invited young people from around London to respond to the stories and memories held in the fabric of the building. These young consultants reflected on their experience through a variety of outcomes creating a vibrant and eclectic body of work.

Westminster Abbey to celebrate HM The Queen’s reign with Hockney window

Monday, 21st November 2016

David Hockney, one of Britain’s most influential contemporary artists, has accepted an invitation from Westminster Abbey to design a stained glass window to celebrate the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

David Hockney

The Queen Consort opens the Field of Remembrance 2022

Her Majesty The Queen Consort opened the 94th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 10th November 2022. The annual event, which.

New Mass for Abbey’s 450th celebrations

Wednesday, 16th June 2010

Bell Mass by one of Britain’s pre-eminent composers, Julian Anderson, which was commissioned by the Dean & Chapter of Westminster as part of the celebrations to mark the 450th anniversary of the Abbey's Collegiate Charter receives its first performance at the Abbey on Tuesday 29th June at 5.00pm.

Westminster Abbey 450th anniversary The Choir of Westminster Abbey

One People Oration

Costs

Home educators are welcome to visit as individuals or as part of a home educated group with other families. Bookings can be made for a self-led visit or a guided tour.

A Reflection on history

Friday, 12th June 2020

I have been watching the film of Edward Colston’s statue emerging from Bristol’s Floating Harbour. The statue stood on the city centre Watershed, perhaps five hundred metres from Bristol Cathedral.

Friday Reflection COVID-19

Richard II and Anne of Bohemia

Richard was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 16th July 1377 aged 10. He married Anne of Bohemia in January 1382 and both are buried in the Abbey. His portrait hangs in the nave.

Abbey to re-open for visiting from 21st May

Monday, 19th April 2021

Westminster Abbey is preparing to welcome back visitors again on Friday 21st May, following the current closure due to coronavirus restrictions.

Visiting

Voice and Verse Readings: Remembrance

Thursday, 7th November 2024

To mark the opening of the Field of Remembrance, serving members of the British Armed Forces will read poems in the Abbey across the afternoon.

Events Voice and Verse

A Reflection on blame

Friday, 17th April 2020

The news is full of the spat between Mr Trump and the World Health Organisation. Here is an argument about how you explain what is happening to us and, perhaps, about who is to blame.

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.

Elizabeth II

Queen Elizabeth II's coronation was held at Westminster Abbey on 2nd June 1953. Her wedding to Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, took place in 1947. Her funeral was held on 19th September 2022.

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

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