Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Abbey is no longer open for public worship, general visiting or private prayer. Meanwhile, the community of Abbey clergy are continuing to worship and pray, in-line with government guidance. They are also producing a podcast to mark key liturgical events.
Find out moreBell ringing days
The Abbey bells can be heard every day before services, but they are also rung to mark special occasions.
See below for a list of upcoming bell ringing days, or Abbey bells for a history of bell ringing at Westminster Abbey.
Bell ringing calendar
June
Tuesday, 2nd June 2020
Coronation Day
from 1.00 pm
Wednesday, 10th June 2020
Birthday of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh
from 1.00 pm
Thursday, 11th June 2020
Corpus Christi
following the 5.00 pm Sung Eucharist
Saturday, 13th June 2020
The Sovereign’s Official Birthday
From noon
Sunday, 21st June 2020
Birthday of HRH The Duke of Cambridge
From 12.30 pm
Wednesday, 24th June 2020
The Birth of St John the Baptist
Following the 5.00 pm Evening Prayer
Monday, 29th June 2020
St Peter's Day
following the 5.00 pm Sung Eucharist
July
Sunday, 5th July 2020
Civic Sunday
following the 11.00 am Matins
Friday, 17th July 2020
Birthday of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
from 1.00 pm
Wednesday, 22nd July 2020
Birthday of HRH Prince George of Cambridge
from 1.00 pm
August
Friday, 14th August 2020
Eve of the Blessed Virgin Mary
following the 5.00 pm Sung Eucharist
Saturday, 15th August 2020
Birthday of HRH The Princess Royal
from 12.30 pm
September
Monday, 21st September 2020
St Matthew’s Day
following the 5.00 pm Evensong
Tuesday, 29th September 2020
St Michael and All Angels
following the 5.00 pm Sung Eucharist
October
Thursday, 1st October 2020
The Judges’ Service
following the 11.30 am service
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I’ve worked here for over thirty years and have seen many of the major services - it’s strange to realise that you are in a small way part of history.
