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A royal church offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.

Westminster, London
westminster-abbey.org
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    Sep 27

    You can now purchase tickets to visit the Abbey in October and November. We will generally be open to visitors 6 days a week. Come on in and immerse yourself in over 1,000 years of history. Find out more about visiting us and book your tickets:

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  2. 1 hour ago

    Don't forget the this weekend! Next time you're in the Abbey, see if you can spot this clock in the south transept, high above our memorials to timeless greats including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Austen and Handel.

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  3. 4 hours ago

    🎄 We were getting into the festive spirit early this week when Songs of Praise visited us to finish filming their Christmas special 📺 Tune in on on Sunday 19 December for wonderful carols and a look behind the scenes at how Christmas is celebrated here at the Abbey

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  4. 6 hours ago

    💯 reasons to visit Westminster Abbey ⁠ ⁠ 20/100, The Shop at Westminster Abbey The is an essential part of any visit, and can be accessed without a ticket (or online, we ship worldwide!) – explore the shop for that perfect souvenir or gift:

    The front of the Westminster Abbey shop
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  5. 8 hours ago

    Families! We're exploring one of the magnificent stained glass windows in the Abbey today, and looking at how it remembers one of the most important battles of the Second World War: the Battle of Britain. Join Zahra to discover more ⤵️

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  6. 11 hours ago

    Henry VII was crowned in Westminster Abbey in 1485. His reign is remembered for peace and prosperity and he spent lavish sums on building work, including the Lady Chapel at the Abbey, called the 'wonder of the world'. Discover more:

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  7. 24 hours ago

    ‘The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down.’ Psalm 145:14

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  8. Oct 29

    What a view! Autumn skies over London seen from the Abbey roof this afternoon.

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  9. Oct 29

    💯 reasons to visit Westminster Abbey ⁠ ⁠ 19/100, Visit us from home ⁠ ⁠ You can visit us without leaving the comfort of your sofa. Take a virtual tour of the Abbey and find out about each of the featured areas. Start the tour:

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  10. Oct 29

    The Abbey has been a place of worship since the tenth century. Our doors are open daily for services and everyone is welcome to join us. You can find more information about worshipping here, and full service times, on our website:

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  11. Oct 29

    Ready for our third video? This month, we are taking a closer look at the monument that’s dedicated to Lieutenant-General William Hargrave. This one is worth taking the time to explore…

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  12. Oct 28

    ‘Build yourselves up on your most holy faith; pray in the Holy Spirit; keep yourselves in the love of God; look forward to the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ that leads to eternal life.’ Jude 1: 20-22

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  13. Oct 28

    💯 reasons to visit Westminster Abbey 18/100, Eternal Love Richard II is the only king to have been both married and buried here. He married Anne of Bohemia in 1382, and was buried alongside her in the Chapel of St Edward the Confessor in 1413. More:

    The tomb of Richard II and Anne of Bohemia
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  14. Oct 28

    Explore the highlights of the Abbey collection in our guide to Christianity in 10 Objects. Discover the fascinating stories of objects from beautiful stained glass to medieval manuscripts - and download accompanying learning resources - on our website:

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  15. Oct 28

    Join us in the Abbey on Tuesday 16th November when Dame Cressida Dick will be at the Westminster Abbey Institute to give this year's One People Oration. For further information and to book tickets (free):

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    Oct 27

    We are honoured that The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have joined us to launch this year's . This week they met collectors to congratulate them on their work fundraising to support the Armed Forces community

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  17. Oct 27

    'Jesus said: 'Righteous Father, the world does not know you, but I know you; and these know that you have sent me. I made your name known to them, and I will make it known, so that the love with which you have loved me may be in them, and I in them.'' John 17: 25-26

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  18. Oct 27

    Dr Meg Warner will give The in Rome's annual lecture in Westminster Abbey on Thursday 9th December. Find out more and book your ticket for 'A Resilient Return: Church, Community, and Self in the Wake of COVID'

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  19. Oct 27

    This skeleton can be found on the oldest monument in the nave of Westminster Abbey. It is dedicated to Jane Stoteville. Find out more:

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  20. Oct 27

    💯reasons to visit Westminster Abbey 17/100, Crystal Chandeliers In the nave & transepts you will find 16 lead crystal chandeliers. Each one is made of 500 individual pieces of hand cut glass & lit by 70 low energy bulbs. They were made at the Waterford Glass Company in 1965

    8 crystal chandeliers that hang in Westminster Abbey
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  21. Oct 27

    Poet Dylan Thomas was born 1914. Collected Poems was published in 1952 and among his many works the voice play Under Milk Wood is one of his best known. Find out more:

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