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Coronavirus

Information about visiting the Abbey during COVID restrictions.

Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for groups under the age of 25 to explore big questions. We want to welcome all community groups, making visits free where we can and tailoring sessions to your interests.

Summer events season to celebrate Creation

Monday, 22nd April 2024

Westminster Abbey will celebrate the beauty and diversity of the natural world with Creation, a series of special events running throughout the summer.

His Highness The Amir of Kuwait visits Westminster Abbey

Thursday, 29th November 2012

His Highness The Amir of the State of Kuwait visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 29th November as part of an official three-day state visit to the United Kingdom as the guest of Her Majesty The Queen.

State Visit

The Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry open 85th Field of Remembrance

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh and His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion’s 85th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 7th November 2013.

Abbey Choir Reveals Life Behind The Scenes

Friday, 27th May 2016

The Abbey held its first 'Chorister Experience' on Saturday 21st May. Thirteen boys, aged 6 to 10, attended the event which was designed to give an insight into the life of an Abbey chorister.

The Choir of Westminster Abbey Westminster Abbey Choir School

Her Majesty The Queen opens Jubilee Galleries

Friday, 8th June 2018

Her Majesty The Queen with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales visited Westminster Abbey on 8th June to open The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Galleries.

Queen's Diamond Jubilee Galleries HM The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales

The Duke of Sussex opens the 90th Field of Remembrance

His Royal Highness The Duke of Sussex opened the Royal British Legion's 90th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 8th November 2018.

Chorister Experience Day

Saturday, 11th May 2024

Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.

Affairs of the Heart at Westminster Abbey: Association members

Tuesday, 13th February 2024

Join Abbey guide Tony Willoughby as he marks Valentine’s Day by sharing his favourite love stories from centuries of history at Westminster Abbey - a church at the heart of the nation.

Westminster Abbey Association

Abbey opens its roof to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

Thursday, 21st April 2022

Abbey opens its roof to the public for the Platinum Jubilee in Summer Festival of events.

Family Workshop: The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder

Tuesday, 8th April 2025

Journey into the magical world of Narnia this Easter, with stories, crafts and adventure!

Event Family

Sir Richard Lane

Politician

Sir Richard Lane, Member of Parliament for Worcester 1727-1731 and one-time Mayor of that city, was buried in the north ambulatory of Westminster Abbey.

Prince Harry Opens 86th Field of Remembrance

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 86th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 6th November 2014.

Prince Harry opens Field of Remembrance

His Royal Highness Prince Henry of Wales opened the Royal British Legion's 89th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th November 2017.

Special Coronation events announced

Friday, 24th March 2023

Barefoot tours of the Cosmati pavement headline special Coronation events: Visitors to Westminster Abbey this summer will be invited to walk in their socks on the Cosmati pavement, one of Britain’s greatest.

Coronation news Events

President of France lays wreath at Grave of the Unknown Warrior

The President of France, M. Nicholas Sarkozy, and Mme. Sarkozy visited the Abbey on 26th March to lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior during their state visit to the UK.

Virtual Classrooms

Whether you are able to visit in person or virtually, we welcome schools from all over the UK to explore Christianity in the context of Westminster Abbey