The annual pilgrimage day offers a unique opportunity to visit the Abbey along with other pilgrims to experience its beauty and space in a prayerful atmosphere. All our pilgrims are offered a prayer tour which takes them into every part of the Abbey, its precincts and gardens - so you will see the stunning Lady Chapel, the Royal Tombs, Poet’s Corner, the Chapter House, the Museum and the College Garden which now has a special herb garden where you can sit on a Camomile bench and take in the fragrant scents of the herbs and flowers. Most importantly, all our pilgrims will have the opportunity to pray at the Shrine of St Edward - the only shrine in this country which still contains the body of the saint.
Children attending this year will be able to participate in activities in our brand new education centre opened by Her Majesty the Queen on 21st May; they will follow a special Edward Trail, meet a monk and make a pilgrims badge.
During the course of the day short lectures will be given in the Chapter House on the life of St Edward, there will be tours around the ancient Library, housed in the original monks dormitory, and walking pilgrims will be greeted with a special ceremony, including the washing of their feet!
9.00 am Abbey opens for Pilgrims
11.30 am Festival Eucharist
Preacher: The Very Reverend Dr John Hall, Dean of Westminster
3.00 pm Evensong with Procession
You are welcome to any part or all of the day, you may come as an individual or as part of a group - all are welcome and there is no cost.
If you are coming as a group we encourage you to book online so that we can allocate a specific time for your group to pray in the Shrine.
For further information please contact the Canons' Secretary on 020 7654 4805
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