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
July
Wednesday, 3rd July 2024
Westminster School Election Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung from 11.00 am
Saturday, 6th July 2024
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 2.45 pm following a wedding
Sunday, 7th July 2024
Civic Sunday
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about noon following Civic Matins
Wednesday, 10th July 2024
Election of The Speaker
St Margaret's bells will be rung from 6.00 pm to mark the election of The Speaker of the House of Commons
Tuesday, 16th July 2024
South Africa
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 1.00 pm following a special service marking the thirtieth year of South Africa's democracy
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
The Birthday of HM Queen Camilla
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 2.30 pm
Wednesday, 17th July 2024
The State Opening of Parliament
the bells of St Margaret's will be rung before and after the State Opening of Parliament
Saturday, 20th July 2024
St Margaret of Antioch
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Saturday, 20th July 2024
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 2.45 pm following a wedding
Tuesday, 23rd July 2024
Service for a New Parliament
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung following the service at about 10.30 am
Saturday, 27th July 2024
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 2.45 pm following a wedding
August
Thursday, 15th August 2024
The Blessed Virgin Mary
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Saturday, 17th August 2024
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 1.15 pm following a wedding
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
Tuesday, 10th September 2024
Sir Clive Johnstone
St Margaret's bells will be rung at about 1.00 pm following the service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Clive Johnstone KBE CB
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
Sunday, 10th November 2024
Remembrance Sunday
the Abbey bells will be rung half-muffled from noon
Thursday, 14th November 2024
The Birthday of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
Saturday, 30th November 2024
St Andrew's Day
the Abbey bells are rung from noon
December
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
Christmas Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 11.45 am, following the Sung Eucharist of Christmas Day
Friday, 27th December 2024
St John the Evangelist
the Abbey bells will be rung for St John's Day at about 5.45 pm following Evensong
Tuesday, 31st December 2024
New Year
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be ringing in the new year from 10.00 pm
January
Wednesday, 1st January 2025
New Year's Day
the Abbey bells will be rung by a visiting band, beginning at 1.00 pm
