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.
A royal church | Westminster Abbey
WEB3 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 …
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
WEBCorbel in the triforium known as "the crusty craftsman" The lantern and south transept. A spacious area between the high altar and the beginning of the quire was necessary to provide a 'theatre' where coronations could take place. The stonework (which came from Caen in France and Reigate in Surrey), the sculptured roof bosses and the other carvings would have been brightly coloured and the ...
Worship & music - Westminster Abbey
WEBWe’ve been a place of worship since the tenth century. We hold services every day, and music is an important feature of many of them.
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.
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.
The Wedding of William and Kate | Westminster Abbey
WEB16th November 2010: Clarence House formally announces that Prince William is to marry Catherine Middleton. 23rd November 2010: The date and location of the ceremony is confirmed as Friday 29th April 2011 at Westminster Abbey. 12th December 2010: Buckingham Palace releases the official engagement photographs.