An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey also presents a unique pageant of British history – the shrine of St Edward the Confessor, the tombs of kings and queens, ...

An unprecedented look behind the scenes of one of Britain's most iconic landmarks, following the lives of the people who work, worship and live in this unique community over the course of a year ...

Westminster Abbey now hopes to finally lay the mystery to rest by rescanning the effigy head, which is the last surviving element of the effigy, using the latest, high-tech 3D scans. It was last ...

With a history which stretches all the way back to the 10th century, Westminster Abbey has stood through the lives of important people and world-changing events. But who is buried in in the floor ...

On the first anniversary of the Coronation of Their Majesties The King and Queen, members of the Westminster Abbey team talk about the planning and work that went into preparing the Abbey for the ...

Tucked away in a south-eastern corner of Westminster Abbey lies Weston Tower, a new glass, metal and stone structure that nestles neatly between the 13th Century Chapterhouse and 16th Century Lady ...

What was claimed: A video shows Pakistan’s flag flying from Westminster Abbey during Holy Week. Our verdict: The clip shows the Pakistani flag being flown from the abbey on 22 March 2024, two days ...

New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 22 of Westminster’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Westminster Abbey is generally busy – and the staff keeps you moving at a pretty swift pace – so do a little research ahead of time to avoid missing your personal must-sees. For instance ...

Registered Charity No: 1116371 (England & Wales). It is difficult to overstate the importance of Westminster Abbey in the nation’s spiritual, historical and cultural make-up. This Gothic ...