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.

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

Friday, 28th November 2025
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Pyx Chamber
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey

Tallis O nata lux de lumine
Martin Responses
Weelkes The Short Service
Manz E’en so, Lord Jesus, quickly come

Order of Service available View Order of Service

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

News

St Cecilia Day service a celebration of music

St Cecilia Day service a celebration of music

Wednesday, 19th November 2025

Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service

Princess of Wales to host Christmas carol service

Thursday, 13th November 2025

Her Majesty The Queen opens the 2025 Field of Remembrance

Her Majesty The Queen opens the 2025 Field of Remembrance

Thursday, 6th November 2025

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.

The King Charles III Sacristy

The King Charles III Sacristy

We're constructing a new building - named in honour of HM The King - to transform the welcome we offer to the millions of people who come to the Abbey to enjoy one of the world’s great churches.

3 Christmas cards depicting Westminster Abbey

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The Nave of the Abbey

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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.