Bell ringing days
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
See the Abbey bells page for a history of bell ringing at Westminster Abbey.
Bell ringing calendar
December
Saturday, 9th December 2023
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung at about 2.30 pm following a wedding
Monday, 25th December 2023
Christmas Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 11.45 am, following the Sung Eucharist of Christmas Day
Wednesday, 27th December 2023
St John the Evangelist
the Abbey bells will be rung for St John's Day at about 5.30 pm following Evening Prayer
Sunday, 31st December 2023
New Year
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be ringing in the new year from 10.00 pm
January
Monday, 1st January 2024
New Year's Day
the Abbey bells will be rung by a visiting band, beginning at 1.00 pm
Saturday, 6th January 2024
The Epiphany of Our Lord
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Tuesday, 9th January 2024
The Birthday of Catherine, Princess of Wales
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
Tuesday, 16th January 2024
The Right Honourable The Baroness Boothroyd OM PC
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung at about noon following the Service of Thanksgiving for Betty Boothroyd, Baroness Boothroyd
February
Friday, 2nd February 2024
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
March
Friday, 1st March 2024
St David's Day
the Abbey bells will be rung for St David's Day following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Monday, 11th March 2024
Commonwealth Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Commonwealth Day Observance at about 4.00 pm
Monday, 18th March 2024
St Patrick's Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung for St Patrick's Day (transfered) following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Sunday, 31st March 2024
Easter Day
following the Sung Eucharist at about 11.45 am
April
Monday, 8th April 2024
The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm, following the Sung Eucharist
Tuesday, 23rd April 2024
St George's Day
the Abbey bells are rung for St George's Day following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Thursday, 25th April 2024
St Mark's Day and Anzac Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Anzac Day service at about 1.00 pm, with ringing for St Mark's Day subsumed
May
Monday, 6th May 2024
Coronation Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at 1.00 pm to mark the first anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Thursday, 9th May 2024
Ascension Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
Sunday, 19th May 2024
The Day of Pentecost
the Abbey bells are rung at about 11.45 am following the Sung Eucharist
Tuesday, 21st May 2024
Charter Day, 1560
the Abbey bells are rung from 1.00 pm to mark the anniversary of the refounding of Westminster Abbey by Elizabeth I as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster
