Lent, Holy Week and Easter

Lent, Holy Week and Easter

Find out more about worshipping with us, discover online faith resources, and read weekly reflections from the Abbey.

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, 12th March 2025
7.30am Morning Prayer Quire
said
8.00am Holy Communion Chapel of the Holy Name
said
12.30pm Holy Communion Nave
said
5.00pm Evensong Quire
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort; attended by the Deputy High Commissioner for Mauritius

Purcell Thou knowest, Lord, the secrests of our hearts
Smith Responses
Purcell Evening Service in G minor
Vivaldi Domine Deus Agnus Dei

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

King Charles III shaking hands with a chorister. He is standing next to Queen Camilla

The King celebrates Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

Monday, 10th March 2025

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Westminster Abbey joins nation to mark 80th anniversary of VE Day

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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.

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.

Rosary being held in a hand in front of a door at Westminster Abbey

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The Nave of the Abbey

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