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  • John Hall retires as Dean of Westminster

    Friday, 1st November 2019

    The Very Reverend Dr John Hall has retired after 13 years as Dean of Westminster. He presided at a valedictory Eucharist on Friday 1st November.

    Dean of Westminster The Very Reverend Dr John Hall Special Service

  • Royal Christmas Carol Service to take place at Westminster Abbey

    Friday, 4th November 2022

    Royal Christmas Carol Service to take place at Westminster Abbey: The Princess of Wales will return to Westminster Abbey to host a special Christmas carol service on Thursday 15th December. The service.

    Royal Visit Christmas Advent and Christmas

  • Join us for Christmas wherever you are

    Wednesday, 9th December 2020

    Westminster Abbey is delighted to invite everyone to begin their Christmas celebrations by sharing the wonder and splendour of Abbey worship as we livestream our Midnight Mass on 24th December at 11.00 pm.

    Advent Worship The Choir of Westminster Abbey

  • Christmas Day Evensong

    Wednesday, 25th December 2024

    This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer.

  • Christmas Day Evensong

    Thursday, 25th December 2025

    This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer.

  • What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert

    Tuesday, 1st December 2020

    What sweeter music: Online broadcast for Abbey Christmas concert: Westminster Abbey’s traditional Christmas concert will be broadcast to audiences around the world as the Abbey Choir performs as part of the Live.

    Choir of Westminster Abbey Music Concert

  • First Eucharist of Christmas (Midnight Mass)

    Wednesday, 24th December 2025

    The quintessential, late-night service celebrating the birth of Christ, the Light of the World, in the midst of darkness.

    Christmas bookings

  • Christmas Day Holy Communion

    Wednesday, 25th December 2024

    A quiet, said service (without music), according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

  • Christmas Day Holy Communion

    Thursday, 25th December 2025

    A quiet, said service (without music), according to the Book of Common Prayer (1662)

  • Duchess of Cambridge hosts Christmas carol service at Abbey

    Wednesday, 8th December 2021

    The service, Together at Christmas, was hosted by The Duchess and was also attended by HRH Princess Beatrice of York and Mr Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi; HRH The Countess of Wessex; and Mr.

  • Christmas Concert

    Friday, 19th December 2025

    Drawing inspiration from the traditional Festival of Lessons and Carols, the Choir of Westminster Abbey presents an enticing Christmas programme featuring festive choral works interspersed with much-loved carols and seasonal readings.

  • Duchess of Cambridge to host community carol service at the Abbey

    Tuesday, 30th November 2021

    A Christmas service hosted by HRH The Duchess of Cambridge to celebrate inspirational individuals will take place at the Abbey on Wednesday 8th December..

    HRH The Duchess of Cambridge

  • Kindness and empathy celebrated at royal carol service

    Tuesday, 24th December 2024

    The selfless efforts of people who support, counsel and comfort those in need were celebrated at the Together at Christmas carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday 6th December. 

    royal family christmas

  • Celebrate Advent and Christmas with us

    Friday, 12th November 2021

    Celebrate Advent and Christmas 2021 at Westminster Abbey

  • Join us for an Abbey Christmas

    Wednesday, 22nd December 2021

    Westminster Abbey invites everyone to join us this Christmas to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ with traditional carols, festive readings and some very special performances.

  • John Hall installed as new Dean of Westminster

    Saturday, 2nd December 2006

    In a ceremony which drew on the historic origins of the post, he became responsible for day-to-day management and worship at Westminster Abbey, one of the best-known churches in the world.

  • A Christmas message from the Dean of Westminster

    Sunday, 25th December 2022

    The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle, spoke of the joy of Christmas and the importance of understanding one another as he gave the Pause for Thought reflection on BBC Radio 2 on Christmas morning.

  • Lunchtime Talk: Dickens and Christmas

    Wednesday, 3rd December 2025

    Discover how famed novelist, journalist and social critic Charles Dickens shaped the way we celebrate Christmas.

    Events

  • Family Day: Christmas crafts and carols

    Saturday, 6th December 2025

    Celebrate Christmas at Westminster Abbey this festive season. Join our world-famous choristers for carol singing, get creative with Christmas crafts, and enjoy family-friendly festive fun.

    Family

  • Service of Lessons and Carols

    Tuesday, 24th December 2024

    A traditional service including the singing of Christmas carols, readings, and anthems sung by the St Margaret's Choir, lasting about an hour.

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