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
Friday, 1st October 2021
11:30am - 12:30pm
The Abbey
Attendance by invitation only
A Service of Thanksgiving to mark the Centenary of the Royal British Legion
Tuesday, 12th October 2021
11:30 - 12:30
The Abbey
Attendance by invitation only
Edwardtide Pilgrimage
Saturday, 16th October 2021
10:00am - 4:00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Past special services
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
Royal Family marks Unknown Warrior centenary
Wednesday, 11th November 2020
Abbey releases Order of Service for Warrior centenary
Wednesday, 11th November 2020
Judges service marks start of the 2020 legal year
Thursday, 1st October 2020
Abbey marks 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Monday, 21st September 2020
Her Majesty The Queen attends the Commonwealth Service
Monday, 9th March 2020
Tricia Hillas inaugurated as Speaker’s Chaplain
Wednesday, 4th March 2020
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
