Visit - Westminster Abbey
WEBWe’re open to visitors most days, but as Westminster Abbey is a living working church, we may need to close some areas off to the public at times and offer reduced opening hours. General opening times. Monday - Friday: 9.30am - 3.30pm (last entry) Saturday: 9.00am - 3.00pm (last entry) Sunday: Open for services.
Events at Westminster Abbey
WEBSep 8, 2024 · 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 …
Architecture - Westminster Abbey
WEBThe Pyx Chamber. Earlier in Henry's reign, on 16th May 1220, he had laid the foundation stone for a new Lady Chapel at the east end of the Confessor's church, but as the Abbey's own financial resources were not sufficient to continue the rebuilding of the whole church at this time no other work was carried out.. Completing the nave. When Henry III died in 1272 only one bay of the nave beyond ...
Plan your visit - Westminster Abbey
WEBShop. We sell a range of merchandise inspired by the life, history, architecture of Westminster Abbey and its location in the heart of London. You can shop online and have your order shipped worldwide. Visit our shop.
History - Westminster Abbey
WEBThe Coronation church since 1066. Forty monarchs have been crowned in the Abbey since 1066. Find out more about the history of coronations, the objects and spaces used during the ceremony, and the kings and queens involved.
About - Westminster Abbey
WEBThe Abbey has been the coronation church since 1066, and is the final resting place of 17 monarchs. The church we see today was begun by Henry III in 1245. It’s one of the most important Gothic buildings in the country, and has the medieval shrine of an Anglo-Saxon saint at its heart. Explore the Abbey's history.
A royal church | Westminster Abbey
WEB2 days ago · An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also the coronation church where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or …
Worship & music - Westminster Abbey
WEBWestminster Abbey has been a place of worship since at least the tenth century. We hold services here every day and you are welcome to join us.
Evensong - Westminster Abbey
WEBSunday, 29th September 2024; Eighteenth Sunday after Trinity; 3.00pm: Evensong: Quire: sung by the Westminster Abbey Special Service Choir: Tye Give almes of thy goods Ayleward Responses Wise in E flat Britten Hymn to St Cecilia (part of the Voice and Verse season) Parry Fugue in G. Preacher: The Reverend Dr James Hawkey Canon in Residence. View Order of Service
Order of Service - Westminster Abbey
WEBCome and join us for Sunday lunch at the Cellarium. Enjoy a traditional lunch with a selection of starters and desserts. Open from noon. From £20.00 per person. If you attend worship at the Abbey regularly, you may like to add this page to your home screen for easy access to our orders of service.