Advent and Christmas
We are delighted to invite you to begin your Christmas with us and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Throughout the festive season we will be holding services, concerts and family events. You'll also be able to enjoy a series of Christmas reflections and discover the treats behind the doors of our Advent Calendar.
Christmas services
Attend a Christmas service at the Abbey.
First Eucharist of Christmas night
Sunday, 24th December 2023
11.00pm - 12:30am
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
Christmas Day Holy Communion
Monday, 25th December 2023
8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist
Monday, 25th December 2023
10:30am - 11.30am
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
Christmas Day Evensong
Monday, 25th December 2023
3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
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If you can't make it to the Abbey in person this December then you can enjoy quintessential Christmas services from the comfort of your home.
Two Christmas services will be available for you to watch live and on demand this festive season. Full details will be announced soon.
Royal carol service
HRH The Princess of Wales will host the annual carol service at the Abbey.
About the serviceFirst Eucharist of Christmas night
A service of Christmas Carols, a sermon and Holy Communion.
About the serviceReflections
Join us throughout Advent and Christmas for a series of special reflections from the Abbey.
Reflection: First Sunday of Advent
The Reverend Mark Birch considers how God gets involved in the mess and encourages us to face it too.
Read or watch the reflection
Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent
Read or watch from 10th December 2023
Reflection: Third Sunday of Advent
Read or watch from 17th December 2023
Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Read or watch from 24th December 2023
Reflection: Christmas Day
Read or watch from 25th December 2023
Reflection: First Sunday of Christmas
Read or watch from 31st December 2023
Advent Calendar
Throughout December you can discover a new treat by opening the door's on the Abbey's Advent Calendar.
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Subscribe to receive your extra doorsFeatured festive events
Family Day: Christmas at the Abbey
Join us for stories, crafts and a Christmas singalong with the Abbey choristers
Christmas concert
Festive choral works with much-loved carols and seasonal readings telling the story of the Nativity
Christmas menu
Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch in the Cellarium Cafe and Terrace until 22nd December
More events
See a complete list of events taking place throughout autumn and winter at the Abbey
Christmas decorations
See our range of new bespoke Westminster Abbey Christmas decorations
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