Visit | Westminster Abbey
Explore a place that's touched the lives of kings, queens, and statesmen, poets, heroes and villains. Westminster Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066.
Christmas Concert - Westminster Abbey
Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme.
History of Westminster Abbey
An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey houses tombs and memorials to kings and queens and the famous and the great.
Royal tombs - Westminster Abbey
Explore our History Royal tombs Westminster Abbey is the final resting place of 30 kings and queens starting with King Edward the Confessor whose magnificent shrine stands just behind the High Altar. Henry III, who built the church you see today, is buried near him.
Our history - Westminster Abbey
Westminster Abbey is a treasure house of paintings, stained glass, textiles and artefacts – and is also where some significant people are buried or remembered.
Memorial of the month - Westminster Abbey
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.
Plan your visit - Westminster Abbey
Here is our selection of Abbey highlights. Join a member of staff at 10:30am every Tuesday and Thursday during visitor opening hours for a 10-minute talk about one of the thousands of memorials or graves that can be found around the Abbey. We sell a range of merchandise inspired by the life, history ...
Verger-guided tours | Westminster Abbey
Verger-guided tours Guided tours, led by our vergers, are a great way to see the Abbey - no one knows the ins and outs and history of Westminster Abbey like our vergers.
A royal church | Westminster Abbey
2025年1月13日 · A royal church in the centre of London offering services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.
Events at Westminster Abbey
Events at Westminster Abbey Special services, concerts, lectures, events for families and more – there’s something for everyone at the Abbey. Many of our events are free and open to anyone. Our in-person events are held at Westminster Abbey, London. Our …