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.

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

Today's services

Sunday, 9th February 2025
Fourth Sunday before Lent
8.00am Holy Communion Nave
The Book of Common Prayer; said
10.00am Matins Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Ayleward Responses
Stanford Morning Service in B flat
Bairstow Maestoso (Sonata in E flat)

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11.15am Sung Eucharist High Altar
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Langlais Messe Solennelle
Hakim Almighty and everlasting God, give unto us the increase of faith
Langlais Hymne d'actions de grâces 'Te Deum'

Preacher: The Reverend Mark Birch MVO Canon Rector

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3.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Byrd Prevent us, O Lord, in all our doings
Ayleward Responses
Tomkins The Fifth Service
Gibbons Glorious and powerful God
attr Sweelinck Ballo del Granduca

Preacher: The Reverend David Stanton Canon in Residence

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5.00pm Organ Recital Nave
given by Stefan Donner

Bach Toccata in C BWV 564i
Mendelssohn Sonata in D minor Op 65 no 6
Duruflé Toccata Op 5iii

6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers

Chaminade Messe pour deux voix égales
Parry He delivered the poor in his affliction
Mendelssohn Con moto maestoso (Sonata III)

Preacher: The Reverend Ralph Godsall Priest Vicar

Order of Service available View Order of Service

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

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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.

Photograph of black female dancer in pink dress in front of a cross and the nave altar screen in Westminster Abbey

Spring Season: Commonwealth


The Commonwealth is a worldwide family of nations united by shared values and historical ties across a tapestry of diverse cultures. Join us this season to celebrate Commonwealth Day.

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The Nave of the Abbey

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