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Welcome to Westminster Abbey. Daily prayer has been offered in this place for over a thousand years, and your participation in today's service is warmly welcomed. At choral Evensong most of the ...

In 1662 Charles married Portuguese infanta Catherine of Braganza, daughter of King John IV (she is buried in Portugal). They had no children but Charles had 13 children by various mistresses. Charles ...

Charles I was crowned in Westminster Abbey on 2nd February 1626. Due to religious difficulties his wife was not crowned with him For the first time ever at a coronation the anthem "I was glad" was ...

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 ...

Join us at the Abbey as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, the coming of Jesus Christ. Throughout the festive season, visit us or attend a service, concert, or event. Wherever you are, stream services ...

The choir for girls aged 11-17 sing at the weekly 6pm Sunday service in the church. Find out more about the choristers and how your child can get involved. Find out more about the current status of ...

The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions. See the Abbey bells page for a history of bell ringing at Westminster Abbey.

The two magnificent west towers above the Great West Door were constructed from Portland stone between 1722 and 1745 to a design by Nicholas Hawksmoor. On top of the north tower sits a flag pole on ...

St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, also holds a number of special services each year, and some are open to the public. At different times of the day, or in different seasons, the light falling ...

Join us for a host of family events and activities. The annual Choir School summer fête is an unmissable event in the picturesque garden square of Dean’s Yard. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

If you buy an online ticket via the Westminster Abbey website you can upgrade it to an annual pass free of charge. This will enable you to visit the Abbey three times for the price of one. Simply ask ...