Westminster Abbey London
A heritage structure and a great tourist attraction, the Westminster Abbey in London is a collegiate church of St Peter. A large Gothic Church, situated to the west of the Palace of Westminster, the Westminster Abbey had served as a cathedral from 1546 to 1556.
The London Westminster Abbey is also a place for the coronation and burial of the British Royalty since 1066. The shrine of St Edward the Confessor, who ruled England from 1042 to 1066, is in the centre of the Abbey Church. Also buried or memorialized within the grounds are statesmen and politicians, artists, musicians, clerics, lawyers, warriors and writers from every century of all the three islands of the United Kingdom.
The 1400 year tradition of worshipping the Almighty continues till date in the living church that is considered to be part of the Church of England. Barring Good Friday and Holy Saturday, the Eucharist is celebrated everyday at the stroke of 8 in the morning with the world famous church choir singing the daily services. The Westminster Abbey Choir School, trains the church choristers. The church invites all people of all faiths, an Anglican or a believer of another church to attend any services if they so desire.
The St Margaret's Church within the Abbey limit, also known as the Church of the House of Commons, is also worth a visit. Besides places to see within the abbey precincts include the awesome Chapter House and Museum, the Great and Little Cloisters, the Westminster School, the Westminster Abbey Choir School and the peaceful College Garden. Those interested can visit the Library and the Monuments Room by taking a prior appointment. One can also check out details about the mission of the Westminster Abbey Church online.
Visiting the Westminster Abbey London:
Address: Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA
Telephon: +44 (0)20 7654 4900
Cost: £10 (Adults) £6 (Concs)
Time: Mon to Sat 9:30-15:45 (Sat 13:45 & Wed 18:00). Worship only (Sun).
Nearest Underground Stations:
Westminster Tube (5 minutes)
St James's Park Tube (6 minutes)
For more information on the Westminster Abbey, please visit : www.westminster-abbey.org
What's on at the Westminster Abbey, London:
Richard Long: Heaven and Earth London
3rd Jun - 6th Sep '09
British landscape artist Richard Long will present his major exhibition Heaven and Earth at the Tate Britain in London on the 3rd of June this year.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 09 London
8th Jun - 16th Aug '09
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition offers young artists to get noticed as the winning work will be displayed at this largest modern fine art exhibition.
Pride London 2009
4th Jul '09
The annual London Pride festival celebrates equality and diversity with large numbers of both gay and straight people attending one of Britain's biggest street parties.
O2 Music Wireless Festival
4th - 5th Jul 09
The O2 Music Wireless Festival known just as "Wireless" at London Hyde Park is a summer event and promises some hottest faces in dance music.
The British 10k London Run 2009
12th Jul '09
Now in its ninth year, the British 10k London Run in July attracts several participants to Hyde Park Corner for the ten kilometre fundraising race.
The Proms 2009
17th Jul - 12th Sep '09
The Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, London offer a chance to hear international orchestras & soloists in the best event of classical music in the UK.
Kid's Week 2009
14th - 28th Aug '09 (tbc)
Kid's Week 2009 offers a real treat for kids at London's Theatreland where kids between ages 5 and 16 are offered a range of major shows for free.
International Ballroom Dancing Championship
15th Oct '09
The annual International Ballroom Dancing Championship returns to the Royal Albert Hall this October with the world's leading dancers.
The Frieze Art Fair
15th - 18th Oct '09
Frieze Art Fair in Regent's Park, London is the annual modern art fair that presents the most forward-thinking galleries from all around the world.
Turner Prize 2009
6th Oct '09 - 16th Jan '10
In October 2009 four artists will compete for the most contentious prize in the world of modern art, the Turner Prize exhibited at the Tate Britain in London.
Trooping the Colour
12th Jun '10
Her Majesty's official birthday celebration will present a display of ceremony and military history and is the major highlight of the London Summer Calendar.
Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair 2010 London
Jun '10 (annual)
The Grosvenor House Art and Antique Fair at the Great Room at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel in London is a top class art and antique event.
The London Westminster Abbey is also a place for the coronation and burial of the British Royalty since 1066. The shrine of St Edward the Confessor, who ruled England from 1042 to 1066, is in the centre of the Abbey Church. Also buried or memorialized within the grounds are statesmen and politicians, artists, musicians, clerics, lawyers, warriors and writers from every century of all the three islands of the United Kingdom.
The 1400 year tradition of worshipping the Almighty continues till date in the living church that is considered to be part of the Church of England. Barring Good Friday and Holy Saturday, the Eucharist is celebrated everyday at the stroke of 8 in the morning with the world famous church choir singing the daily services. The Westminster Abbey Choir School, trains the church choristers. The church invites all people of all faiths, an Anglican or a believer of another church to attend any services if they so desire.
The St Margaret's Church within the Abbey limit, also known as the Church of the House of Commons, is also worth a visit. Besides places to see within the abbey precincts include the awesome Chapter House and Museum, the Great and Little Cloisters, the Westminster School, the Westminster Abbey Choir School and the peaceful College Garden. Those interested can visit the Library and the Monuments Room by taking a prior appointment. One can also check out details about the mission of the Westminster Abbey Church online.
Visiting the Westminster Abbey London:
Address: Victoria Street, Westminster, London, SW1P 3PA
Telephon: +44 (0)20 7654 4900
Cost: £10 (Adults) £6 (Concs)
Time: Mon to Sat 9:30-15:45 (Sat 13:45 & Wed 18:00). Worship only (Sun).
Nearest Underground Stations:
Westminster Tube (5 minutes)
St James's Park Tube (6 minutes)
For more information on the Westminster Abbey, please visit : www.westminster-abbey.org
What's on at the Westminster Abbey, London:
Richard Long: Heaven and Earth London
3rd Jun - 6th Sep '09
British landscape artist Richard Long will present his major exhibition Heaven and Earth at the Tate Britain in London on the 3rd of June this year.
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition 09 London
8th Jun - 16th Aug '09
Royal Academy Summer Exhibition offers young artists to get noticed as the winning work will be displayed at this largest modern fine art exhibition.
Pride London 2009
4th Jul '09
The annual London Pride festival celebrates equality and diversity with large numbers of both gay and straight people attending one of Britain's biggest street parties.
O2 Music Wireless Festival
4th - 5th Jul 09
The O2 Music Wireless Festival known just as "Wireless" at London Hyde Park is a summer event and promises some hottest faces in dance music.
The British 10k London Run 2009
12th Jul '09
Now in its ninth year, the British 10k London Run in July attracts several participants to Hyde Park Corner for the ten kilometre fundraising race.
The Proms 2009
17th Jul - 12th Sep '09
The Proms at the Royal Albert Hall, London offer a chance to hear international orchestras & soloists in the best event of classical music in the UK.
Kid's Week 2009
14th - 28th Aug '09 (tbc)
Kid's Week 2009 offers a real treat for kids at London's Theatreland where kids between ages 5 and 16 are offered a range of major shows for free.
International Ballroom Dancing Championship
15th Oct '09
The annual International Ballroom Dancing Championship returns to the Royal Albert Hall this October with the world's leading dancers.
The Frieze Art Fair
15th - 18th Oct '09
Frieze Art Fair in Regent's Park, London is the annual modern art fair that presents the most forward-thinking galleries from all around the world.
Turner Prize 2009
6th Oct '09 - 16th Jan '10
In October 2009 four artists will compete for the most contentious prize in the world of modern art, the Turner Prize exhibited at the Tate Britain in London.
Trooping the Colour
12th Jun '10
Her Majesty's official birthday celebration will present a display of ceremony and military history and is the major highlight of the London Summer Calendar.
Grosvenor House Art and Antiques Fair 2010 London
Jun '10 (annual)
The Grosvenor House Art and Antique Fair at the Great Room at Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel in London is a top class art and antique event.
Henley Royal Regatta 2009
