Edwardtide at Westminster Abbey
Celebrating Saint Edward
During Edwardtide, we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor, the king and saint whose shrine lies at the heart of the Abbey. St Edward was canonised in 1161, and to this day pilgrims come to pray at his shrine.
Join us for one of our festal services, or take part in the National Pilgrimage.
Services & Events
Lunchtime Talk: How pilgrimage changed the world
Professor Kathryn Hurlock investigates the ways that pilgrimages have shaped the history of our world in this captivating talk on 8 October.
Tour: Pilgrimages through time
Explore the rich history of pilgrimage through the sacred spaces of Westminster Abbey, from Christian origins to modern interpretations from 9-21 October.
Translation of Saint Edward the Confessor
Celebrate the life of Saint Edward with us, as we mark the day of his translation to the Shrine in the centre of the Abbey on 13 October.
Joint Evensong with the Choir of Westminster Cathedral
Join us for our annual Evensong as we celebrate the life of St Edward the Confessor with Westminster Cathedral on 16 October.
National Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Saint Edward the Confessor
Walk the footsteps of Saint Edward the Confessor at Westminster Abbey on 18 October.
Feast of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey
Join us for a festal Eucharist on 19 October as we celebrate the anniversary of the dedication of Henry III's Abbey in 1269.
Evensong with the Mayors of London
At Evensong on 19 October, we welcome the Lord Mayor of Westminster and the Mayors of the London boroughs.
National Pilgrimage Day
Our annual pilgrimage day gives you the opportunity to visit the Abbey and experience its beauty in an atmosphere characterised by prayer
