Lent, Holy Week and Easter at Westminster Abbey

Lent, Holy Week and Easter at Westminster Abbey

Find out more about worshipping with us and explore the many ways you can connect with the Abbey this Lent, 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

Wednesday, 18th March 2026
St Cyril of Jerusalem, bishop, teacher of the faith, 386
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

Purcell Hear my prayer, O Lord
Smith Responses
Byrd Fauxbourdon Service
Monteverdi Christe adoramus te

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

The King celebrates Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

The King celebrates Commonwealth Day at the Abbey

Monday, 9th March 2026

Abbey opens its doors for spring events season

Abbey opens its doors for spring events season

Wednesday, 7th January 2026

Allan Palanna appointed Commonwealth Theologian

Allan Palanna appointed Commonwealth Theologian

Tuesday, 6th January 2026

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.

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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