Special services
We hold a wide variety of special services, including annual celebrations, memorials and commemorations. Many are held on behalf of the church, the Royal Family, or a national or international organisation.
Upcoming services
Attendance at our special services is usually by invitation only, but for some of them, you can apply for free tickets. Please check the listings below for details.
A Service to mark the opening of the Legal Year in England and Wales
Monday, 3rd October 2022
11.30am - 12.30pm
The Abbey
Invitation only
50th Anniversary of the Prayer Book Society
Postponed
Saturday, 8th October 2022
11.00am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Trees of life service - honouring those who served and died during COVID-19
Tuesday, 11th October 2022
12.00pm - 1.00pm
The Abbey
Free (booking required)
Edwardtide Pilgrimage
Saturday, 15th October 2022
9.30am - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Past special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
The Queen’s funeral to be held at Westminster Abbey
Saturday, 10th September 2022
Abbey welcomes new Lord Mayor of Westminster
Tuesday, 5th July 2022
Lord Burghley’s legacy celebrated
Wednesday, 22nd June 2022
Abbey marks anniversary of Grenfell tragedy
Tuesday, 14th June 2022
Abbey welcomes HRH The Prince of Wales to Bath service
Tuesday, 24th May 2022
Florence Nightingale remembered at annual service
Thursday, 12th May 2022
See more reports of Special Services held at Westminster Abbey.
St Margaret's special services
St Margaret’s Church, Westminster Abbey, also holds a number of special services each year, and some are open to the public.
Events at St Margaret's
