The Latest Breaking News from Westminster Abbey

Hidden London: Strawberry Hill House

Don’t scare easily? Then visit the inspiration for the first ever Gothic novel, says John Darlington

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2025

Universal Credit days out London 2024: How to get discounted tickets for London Zoo, Tower of London and more

Cost-of-living crisis makes cheaper alternatives attractive to families

Evening Standard · May 9, 2024

Westminster Abbey agrees ‘in principle’ to return sacred tablet to Ethiopia

Carved wooden tabot has been at Abbey since British forces looted it at Battle of Maqdala in 1868

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024

Cosmati pavement: walk on the 755-year-old floor where King Charles III will be crowned (but take off your shoes first)

Westminster Abbey has announced that following the coronation of King Charles III and the Queen Consort, Camilla, in May 2023, the church’s famous Cosmati pavement will be opened up to the public. Every news story has been quick to highlight the unusual condition the abbey is imposing on visitors: given…

The Conversation · Apr 4, 2023

James Bowman obituary

Countertenor with a clean, focused and lyrical approach to both early and new music, including roles in two Britten operas

The Guardian - UK · Apr 3, 2023

Royals set to miss Commonwealth Day service confirmed - but title error baffles fans

King Charles and Camilla, Queen Consort, are carrying out engagements celebrating Commonwealth Day. They will be joined by other members of the Royal Family including the Prince and Princess of Wales

Daily Mirror · Mar 13, 2023

Hundreds of cultural treasures seized from Ethiopia found in London

Plundered gems located in capital as debate goes on over their return

Evening Standard · Mar 7, 2023

A kingdom united as Queen given fitting send-off from all corners of the nation

Across the nation, millions lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the procession, gathered in front of huge screens and huddled in front of tellies to pay their respects to the late monarch

Daily Mirror · Sep 19, 2022

A ringing coda: the music at the Queen’s funeral was both solemn and sublime

As well as the time-honoured 18th-century Sentences and familiar hymns, Westminster Abbey heard superb new work by Judith Weir and James MacMillan

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

Fear St Ann's is being left behind as residents see other places thrive

A community worker said the area feels forgotten about

Nottingham Post · Jul 17, 2022