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
June
Thursday, 8th June 2023
Corpus Christi
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm, following the Sung Eucharist in thanksgiving for the insitution of Holy Communion
Saturday, 10th June 2023
The Speaker's Birthday
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung from 1.00 pm
Saturday, 17th June 2023
Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung from noon
Wednesday, 21st June 2023
The Birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
Thursday, 29th June 2023
St Peter, apostle, martyr, and patron of Westminster Abbey
following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
July
Wednesday, 5th July 2023
The 75th Anniversary of the NHS
the Abbey bells will be rung at about noon following the special service, and also to mark Westminster School Election Day
Saturday, 15th July 2023
Wedding Blessing
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung following a wedding blessing at about 2.00 pm
Monday, 17th July 2023
The Birthday of HM Queen Camilla
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
Thursday, 20th July 2023
St Margaret of Antioch
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung for its patronal festival, marking the 500th anniversary of the consecration of the current building. The time of the ringing is to be announced
August
Tuesday, 15th August 2023
The Blessed Virgin Mary
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
September
Friday, 8th September 2023
The Accession of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm, marking the first anniversary of the Accession of His Majesty The King
Sunday, 17th September 2023
Battle of Britain Sunday
the Abbey bells will be rung at about noon, following the special service
Thursday, 21st September 2023
St Matthew’s Day
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 5.45 pm, following Evensong
October
Monday, 2nd October 2023
The Judges' Service
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 12.30 pm following the annual service
Wednesday, 4th October 2023
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
Tuesday, 10th October 2023
The Baroness Couttie
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung at about noon, following the service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Philippa Roe, Baroness Couttie
Friday, 13th October 2023
The Translation of St Edward the Confessor
a full peal is rung by the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers from 1.00 pm, and the Abbey bells are also rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
Sunday, 15th October 2023
The Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 1269
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 4.00 pm, following Evensong
Wednesday, 18th October 2023
St Luke the Evangelist
the Abbey bells are rung following Evening Prayer at about 5.30 pm
November
Wednesday, 1st November 2023
All Saints' Day
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Thursday, 2nd November 2023
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)
the Abbey bells are rung half-muffled following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
Thursday, 9th November 2023
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, 12th November 2023
Remembrance Sunday
the Abbey bells will be rung half-muffled from noon
Tuesday, 14th November 2023
The Birthday of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
