Advent & Christmas at the Abbey

Advent & Christmas at the Abbey

Join us at Westminster Abbey as we prepare to celebrate Christmas, the coming of Jesus Christ.

Find out more about worshipping with us and explore the many ways you can connect with the Abbey in Advent and Christmas, wherever you are.


The west towers of Westminster Abbey in the sunshine

Welcome to Westminster Abbey

Coronations, royal weddings, kings, queens, statesmen and soldiers; poets, heroes and villains – history happens here and it’s all waiting to be discovered.

Visit the Abbey

A royal church offering daily services for all and a World Heritage Site with over a thousand years of history.

Today's services

Wednesday, 20th November 2024
St Edmund, King of the East Angles, martyr, 869
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Shrine
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evening Prayer Quire
said
View Order of Service

Everyone is welcome at these services, free of charge. Security checks are in place upon entry.

News

Princess of Wales to host Abbey carol service

Princess of Wales to host Abbey carol service

Wednesday, 13th November 2024

Anthony Ball appointed Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome

Anthony Ball appointed Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome

Monday, 11th November 2024

The Duchess of Gloucester meeting veterans and representatives of military organisations

War dead honoured at the Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 7th November 2024

About the Abbey

An architectural masterpiece of the 13th to 16th centuries, Westminster Abbey has become a treasure house of artefacts. This is also the coronation church where some of the most significant people in Britain's history are buried or commemorated.

Colourful illustration of Poets' Corner within Westminster Abbey

Autumn Season: Voice and Verse

Poets’ Corner is a literary pilgrimage like no other. Join us this season as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets. Discover new ways of seeing the world through their captivating verses.

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Shop at the Abbey

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The Nave of the Abbey

Support Us

Support from our visitors and donors helps us care for the Abbey and keeps us open as a living working church. We are independent and receive no funding from the Church, the Government or, the Crown. So, your help really counts.