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Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II, Richard II, Charles II and William III are buried in Westminster Abbey. And there's some speculation over whether the remains of Edward V (murdered by Richard III?) is among the 17 monarchs who rest here - DNA testing has proved inconclusive. That aside, every one of these royal deaths tells a story and where better to relive it than in this world-famous medieval abbey. The setting for almost every coronation since 1066 - 38 to be precise - the abbey has also formed the burial ground for statesmen, scientists, musicians and poets. Approximately, 3,300 people are said to have been buried in the church, including Chaucer, Sir Isaac Newton, Laurence Olivier and Charles Dickens. Stunning Gothic architecture, the fascinating literary history represented by Poets' Corner, the artistic talent that went into the statues, murals, paintings and tombs and the fantastic stained glass combine to make Westminster Abbey the most enduringly stunning of London's churches and a treasure trove of royal history.Westminster Abbey events
History And Eternity: Signs Of Transcendence: The Beyond In The Ordinary: Talk
event Thursday 23rd February 2012TIMES 6.15pm-7.30pm PRICING Free
Vernon White discusses the meaning of eternity and the hope of heaven.
History And Eternity: Images Of Resurrection: Time, Space And Bodies In Eternity: Talk
event Thursday 1st March 2012TIMES 6.15pm-7.30pm PRICING Free
Vernon White discusses the belief of life beyond death.
History And Eternity: Transforming The Present: Future Hope In The Here And Now
event Thursday 8th March 2012TIMES 6.15pm-7.30pm PRICING Free
Vernon White discusses how we can affect the future.
Christian Faith And Public Policy: Faith, Reason And Science In The Public Arena: Talk
event Tuesday 17th April 2012TIMES 6.15pm-7.30pm PRICING Free
Lord Plant discusses faith's relationship with public policy.
Christian Faith And Public Policy: Faith, Gender And Equality: Talk
event Tuesday 24th April 2012TIMES 6.15pm-7.30pm PRICING Free
Lord Plant discusses conflicts between human rights and the traditional teachings of the Church.
Christian Faith And Public Policy: Faith And The Constitution: Talk
event Tuesday 1st May 2012TIMES 6.15pm-7.30pm PRICING Free
Lord Plant discusses faith's institutional role in modern society.
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Open Garden Squares Weekend Kensington Roof Gardens, W8 5SA 9th June 2012 - 11th June 2012 From the iron-fenced residential parks of west London to the landscaped churchyards...
The Queen: Art And Image National Portrait Gallery, WC2H 0HE 17th May 2012 - 22nd October 2012 There are several exhibitions marking The Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012,...
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London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Club Rooms: 71% off from £124
30 John Islip Street, SW1P | 9 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Leave the laptop at home - every room at this hotel comes with its own Apple iMac. Across the river from the MI5 building, it's a ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 86% off from £87
45-51 Buckingham Gate London, SW1E | 9 minutes from Westminster Abbey
When it was built in 1897, this gloriously luxurious hotel was the London home for visiting aristocrats from throughout the world. Now, with its location in ...More
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel Double Rooms: 66% off from £85
69 Vincent Square, SW1P | 11 minutes from Westminster Abbey
The Grange Rochester is situated in Westminster's peaceful Vincent Square, within walking distance of some of London's most notable landmarks. With 80 en-suite rooms spread across ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Abingdon Street, Westminster, London SW1P | 2 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Across the road from the imposing Houses of Parliament, this simple, three-storey, 14th century tower often gets overlooked on the tourist trail. One of only ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Storey's Gate, Westminster, London SW1H | 3 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Combining its dual functions as an event / conference venue and a Methodist church, the imposing Central Hall Westminster also offers visitors curious about exploring the ...More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
Parliament Square, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Westminster Abbey
The Upper House of the British Parliament, the House of Lords is part of the Palace of Westminster, more commonly known as the Houses of Parliament. ...More
Sights and Attractions near Westminster Abbey
London > Attractions > Museums
Clive Steps, King Charles Street, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Winston Churchill directed the troops during World War II from a small warren of underground rooms, which are now open to the public. Visitors to the ...More
London > Attractions > Boats and Bridges
Victoria Embankment, Westminster, London SW1A | 5 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Westminster Bridge lies on the Thames between the Houses of Parliament and County Hall with the delights of the Southbank Centre and the National Theatre beyond. ...More
London > Attractions > Other Attractions
Westminster, Westminster, London SW1A | 9 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Whitehall is a historic London street with runs from Parliament Square at Westminster to Trafalgar Square. The street is recognised as the centre of the British ...More
London > Events > Clubbing and Nightlife Dates: Saturday 4th February 2012
Pacha, Terminus Place, Victoria, London SW1V | 16 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Ron Wilder, John Paul, Paul Bertoni, Alternatives, Nick Hudson, Sam Dowling, Anthony Linney, Raz, Mister Storm and Paul Penny spin electro, house and techno....More
London > Events > Concerts Dates: Saturday 4th February 2012 - 7.30pm
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 | 16 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Yannick Nezet-Seguin conducts Bruckner's Christus Factus Est, Symphony No 9 and Te Deum. With soprano Christine Brewer, mezzo-soprano Mihoko Fujimura, tenor Toby Spence and bass Franz-Josef ...More
London > Events > Dance Dates: Saturday 4th February 2012 - 7.45pm
Southbank Centre, Belvedere Road, SE1 | 16 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Choreographer Richard Alston's recent work, Unfinished Business, is performed to an unfinished Mozart piano sonata, Op K533, along with Stephen Petronia's By Singing Light, which uses ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
Smith Square, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Westminster Abbey
This stunning 18th century church was designed by architect Thomas Archer and now is a venue for concerts, art exhibitions and a restaurant. With its four ...More
London > Entertainment > Classical Music
42 Francis Street, Westminster, London SW1P | 12 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Neo-Byzantine Roman Catholic church. London’s only example of neo-Byzantine architecture and principal Roman Catholic Church, offers a magnificent campanile that emerges 274 feet into the sky. While ...More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
County Hall, 5 Chicheley Street, South Bank, London SE1 | 13 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Situated in the heart of London at Southbank, and right in front of tourists' favourite the London Eye, The Slug and Lettuce is the perfect place ...More
London > Shopping > Shopping Centres
Victoria Street, Victoria, Westminster, London SW1E5JD | 13 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Cardinal Place is a snazzy new shopping venue in Victoria. Housed under a curvaceous, new-age glass capsule it has become a bit of a visual icon ...More
London > Shopping > Books
119-120 Lower Marsh, South Bank, London SE1 | 15 minutes from Westminster Abbey
If you hate the commercial, branded feel of mega bookshops like Waterstones and Borders this one's a treat. Crockatt and Powell is an independent bookshop that ...More
Restaurants near Westminster Abbey
London > Restaurants > Indian/South Asian restaurants
The Old Westminster Library, 30 Great Smith Street, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Iqbal Wahhab's grand venture in the magnificent Old Westminster Library has a dignified, traditional vibe. The imposing setting of The Cinnamon Club is the height of ...More
London > Restaurants > Italian restaurants
North Court, 1 Great Peter Street, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Westminster Abbey
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London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
4 Millbank, Westminster, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Westminster Abbey
This chain of juice bars squishes together a delightful variety of flavoursome, healthy drinks. They press fresh juice fruit right in front of you, and blend ...More
London > Education > Arts and Drama
Somerset House, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 22 minutes from Westminster Abbey
The Courtauld is one of the most prestigious art schools in the country, affiliated with the Oxbridge system and boasting a huge private location and prime ...More
London > Education > Medical Schools
Strand, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 22 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Imperial College London is the foremost medical training faculty in the country but for non-medical graduates wishing for a change of career, King’s is the obvious ...More
London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 28 minutes from Westminster Abbey
From a clutch of excellent courses in London, this is the best and among the premier specialist media courses in the world. Formerly London College of ...More
Leisure near Westminster Abbey
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
Westminster Bridge Road, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Fancy detoxing in the building where the Greater London Council used to run the city? The Spa at the London Marriott County ...More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
3 Belvedere Road, South Bank, South Bank, London SE1 | 11 minutes from Westminster Abbey
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. Not ...More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
6 Waterloo Place, St James's, London SW1Y | 14 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Opened in July 2009, So SPA by Sofitel is a stunning relaxation space - all marble and modern design - housed within the Sofitel St James ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
48 Parliament Street, Whitehall, Westminster, London SW1A | 6 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Right across the street from the Houses of Parliament, the Red Lion is perfectly positioned for politicos to pop in for a pint after a heated ...More
London > Nightlife > Pubs
52 Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1H | 8 minutes from Westminster Abbey
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
104 Pall Mall, St James's, London SW1Y | 14 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Located in the heart of London's traditional Clubland in Pall Mall, The Reform Club was founded in 1836 and was membership was initially restricted to those who ...More
Nightlife near Westminster Abbey
London > Nightlife > Bars
39 - 41 Palace Street, Westminster, London SW1E | 12 minutes from Westminster Abbey
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London > Nightlife > Bars
Corinthia Hotel London, Whitehall Place, Westminster, London SW1A | 12 minutes from Westminster Abbey
The cocktails in the Bassoon Piano Bar are very good, expensive, yes, but very, very good. Not only that but the bar has a piano which ...More
Meeting venue hire near Westminster Abbey
London > Business > Venue Hire
Victoria Street, Westminster, London SW1P | At Westminster Abbey
Conference facilities can accommodate for up to 1100 people....More
London > Business > Venue Hire
Broad Sanctuary, Westminster, Westminster, London SW1P | 3 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Seven floors of purpose-built meeting space in the heart of London. The QEII prides itself on events organisation skills. They have an in-house team of audio-visual ...More
London > Business > Venue Hire
1 Great George Street, Westminster, London SW1P | 4 minutes from Westminster Abbey
Conference facilities can accomodate for up to 1392 people....More
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What's On Today Near Westminster Abbey ![]() Summer Opening of Parliament Tours Tours | Until 1st October 2012 Houses of Parliament 4 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey The Houses of Parliament opens its doors to the public for the summer, offering Blue Badge guided tours during Parliament's ...More Adams Antiques Fair Exhibitions | Until 9th December 2012 Royal Horticultural Halls and Conference Centre 8 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey The Adams Antique Fair is the longest running Sunday antiques fair in the whole city, having been taking place since ...More Sex With A Stranger Theatre | Until 25th February 2012 Trafalgar Studios 12 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey Stuck in a rut in his relationship, Adam ventures out for a night with his friends but doesn't guess where ...More ![]() Three Days In May Theatre | Until 3rd March 2012 Trafalgar Studios 12 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey Ben Brown's thrilling and captivating political drama takes audiences behind the doors of 10 Downing Street during Three Days in ...More BP British Art Displays: Drawings By The Camden Town Group Exhibitions | Until 18th March 2012 Tate Britain 13 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey Drawings by members of the London-based society of 16 artists who exhibited three times between 1911 an 1912, highlighting the ...More BP British Art Displays: Rubens And Britain Exhibitions | Until 6th May 2012 Tate Britain 13 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey An exploration into the connection between the Flemish artist and the British monarchy and court, featuring the sketch for the ...More BP British Art Displays: Don McCullin Exhibitions | Until 4th March 2012 Tate Britain 13 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey Photographs by one of the most significant war photographers of the 20th-century featuring subject matter as diverse as war-torn Vietnam, ...More Migrations Exhibitions | Until 12th August 2012 Tate Britain 13 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey An exploration of British art seen through the theme of migration from the 1500s onwards, featuring works by Lely, Kneller, ...More Has The Film Already Started? Exhibitions | Until 26th February 2012 Tate Britain 13 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey A suite of collection galleries highlighting the presence of performance in art during the last 30 years, featuring Marc Camille ...More Romantics Exhibitions | Until 3rd June 2012 Tate Britain 13 minutes walk from Westminster Abbey Paintings by Henry Fuseli, JMW Turner, John Constable, Samuel Palmer and William Blake, exploring the origins, influence and legacies of ...More
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