To prepare for the Coronation on Saturday 6th May the Abbey is now closed until Monday 8th May. Services will take place in St Margaret's Church until Tuesday 2nd May.
Find out moreWe will be hosting a range of summer events, including tours of never-before-seen areas of the Abbey and a behind the scenes look at The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's wedding ceremony.
There will also be music, outdoor cinema, family events and more.
From July to September there will be over 100 amazing events in eight weeks. These events will take place across various parts of the Abbey and many of them will be free of charge.
There is a chance for you to walk in the footsteps of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge during the year of their 10th wedding anniversary. Inside the Royal Wedding, a new tour led by the vergers, will highlight moments from the couple's happy day inside the Abbey.
For the first time ever, the Abbey will be hosting a Hidden Highlights tour, which will showcase areas not usually open to the general public. These areas include the Jerusalem Chamber where Henry IV died in 1413, and one of the oldest parts of the Abbey; a lost medieval sacristy used by 13th century monks and the Library.
Enjoy outdoor concerts, the Summer Organ Festival and Abbey Choir performances this summer
Tuesday, 8th August 2023
12:00 (doors open) - 2:00pm
College Garden
Free (no booking required)
Enjoy cinema and theatre in the sunshine.
Guided tours for families, storytelling and arts and crafts are just some of the activities children can take part in during the school holidays.
Wednesday, 16th August 2023
10:30am - 11:15pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
Wednesday, 16th August 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
Thursday, 17th August 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
Tuesday, 22nd August 2023
10:00am - 1:00pm
The Abbey
Included in the price of admission
Enjoy Shakespeare in the sunshine.
Share your pictures, experiences and thoughts about the Abbey's Summer Festival on social media - whether you're enjoying a concert on the lawn, a guided tour or one of our many family events.
Tag the Abbey in your social media posts and use the #AbbeySummerFest hashtag. We would really like to see how much fun you're having.
I feel very privileged to work here. I take so much pride in working for a beautiful place like the Abbey, it’s unique.
