The Abbey is no longer open for public worship, general visiting or private prayer. Meanwhile, the community of Abbey clergy, privately and following guidance given, will sustain the worship of a building that has been a witness to God’s grace and glory for over a thousand years.
Find out moreWe 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.
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.
Thursday, 25th June 2020
11.30am - 12.30pm | The Abbey | Attendance by invitation only
Read reports of some recent special services held at Westminster Abbey.
Monday, 9th March 2020
Wednesday, 4th March 2020
Wednesday, 8th January 2020
Wednesday, 11th December 2019
Wednesday, 20th November 2019
Saturday, 16th November 2019
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
The Shrine of St Edward the Confessor is one of the most powerful features of the Abbey. To stand in the presence of a man who is both a saint and a monarch is awe-inspiring.
