Bell ringing days
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
See the Abbey bells page for a history of bell ringing at Westminster Abbey.
Bell ringing calendar
May
Wednesday, 15th May 2024
Florence Nightingale
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 7.30 pm following the special service for Florence Nightingale
Sunday, 19th May 2024
The Day of Pentecost
the Abbey bells are rung at about 11.45 am following the Sung Eucharist
Tuesday, 21st May 2024
Charter Day, 1560
the Abbey bells are rung from 1.00 pm to mark the anniversary of the refounding of Westminster Abbey by Elizabeth I as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster
Thursday, 30th May 2024
Corpus Christi
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm, following the Sung Eucharist in thanksgiving for the insitution of Holy Communion
June
Saturday, 8th June 2024
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 1.45 pm following a wedding
Monday, 10th June 2024
The Speaker's Birthday
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung from 1.00 pm
Saturday, 15th June 2024
Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung from noon
Friday, 21st June 2024
The Birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
Friday, 28th June 2024
Eve of St Peter, apostle, martyr, and patron of Westminster Abbey
the Abbey bells will be rung from about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
July
Sunday, 7th July 2024
Civic Sunday
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about noon following Civic Matins
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
The Birthday of HM Queen Camilla
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 2.30 pm
Saturday, 20th July 2024
St Margaret of Antioch
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
August
Thursday, 15th August 2024
The Blessed Virgin Mary
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
September
Sunday, 8th September 2024
The Accession of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 12.30 pm, marking the second anniversary of the Accession of His Majesty The King
Saturday, 21st September 2024
St Matthew’s Day
the Abbey bells will be rung from noon
Monday, 30th September 2024
St Michael and All Angels
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm for St Michael and All Angels, transferred from 29 September
October
Tuesday, 1st October 2024
The Judges' Service
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 12.30 pm following the annual service
Friday, 4th October 2024
The Lord Speaker's Birthday
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung from 1.00 pm to mark the birthday of The Right Honourable The Lord McFall of Alcluith PC, Lord Speaker
Sunday, 13th October 2024
The Translation of St Edward the Confessor
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 12.30 pm
Sunday, 20th October 2024
The Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 1269
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 4.00 pm, following Evensong
Monday, 21st October 2024
St Luke the Evangelist
the Abbey bells are rung for St Luke's Day (transferred from 18 October) following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
November
Friday, 1st November 2024
All Saints' Day
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Saturday, 2nd November 2024
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
the Abbey bells are rung half-muffled following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm to mark All Souls' Day
Thursday, 7th November 2024
The Opening of the Field of Remembrance
the bells of St Margaret's church are rung half-muffled following the ceremony at about noon
Tuesday, 12th November 2024
Remembrance Sunday
the Abbey bells will be rung half-muffled from noon