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  • Holy Saturday

    The Reverend Dr James Hawkey talks about the day of stillness, the reality of Jesus’ death and the significance of it today.

  • The Holy Innocents (transferred from Sunday)

    St Peter flag

  • Coastal Command member visits Abbey memorial

    Saturday, 11th August 2007

    Peter Ilbery was just 20 when he joined 455 Squadron of the RAF’s Coastal Command in 1945. Flying Hampdens and later Beaufighters, he and his Australian colleagues embarked on nightly operations against German U-boats during World War Two.

    RAF Coastal Command

  • A podcast for Palm Sunday

    Sunday, 5th April 2020

    A new podcast is released today for Palm Sunday, the day of Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the beginning of Holy Week.

    Palm Sunday Holy Week and Easter COVID-19

  • Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord

    Friday, 29th March 2024

    A solemn service that includes readings, reflections and the Veneration of the Cross - members of the congregation will be invited to follow the Abbey clergy in reverencing the cross.

  • Concert: BACH - St John Passion

    Tuesday, 15th April 2025

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey is joined by The English Concert for this Holy Week performance of Bach’s moving Johannes-Passion (St John Passion), sung in German.

    Choir of Westminster Abbey event Music Easter

  • Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession

    Sunday, 13th April 2025

    This Palm Sunday Sung Eucharist marks the start of Holy Week. We remember Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowd laid down palm branches for Him to walk on.

  • Holy Week at Westminster Abbey

    Explore services, livestreams and faith resources for Holy Week with the Abbey.

  • Trails for self-led visits

    For self-led visits, we recommend you use one of our trails. They’re a great way to get the most out of your visit and learn more.

  • The Dalai Lama visits Westminster Abbey

    Wednesday, 20th June 2012

    The Dalai Lama visited Westminster Abbey on Wednesday 20th June 2012 for A Moment of Prayer and Reflection in the Nave.

    Special Service Dalai Lama

  • A Palm Sunday Devotion

    Sunday, 13th April 2025

    Mark Jesus' entry into Jerusalem and begin Holy Week with this contemplative service of Scripture, music, and poetry.

    Holy Week St Margaret's Church

  • Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

    Sunday, 31st March 2024

    The Abbey’s principal Easter service, sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

  • Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

    Sunday, 20th April 2025

    The Abbey’s principal Easter service, sung by the Choir of Westminster Abbey, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

  • HM The Queen visits Abbey's Sacristy project

    Thursday, 3rd October 2024

    Her Majesty The Queen visited Westminster Abbey on Thursday 3rd October to see the site of The King Charles III Sacristy where building work will begin early next year to transform the welcome the Abbey offers the millions of people who come from around the world to enjoy one of the world’s great churches.

    Sacristy

  • Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession

    Sunday, 24th March 2024

    Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession: This Palm Sunday Sung Eucharist marks the start of Holy Week. It represents Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem, where the crowd laid.

  • Family visits to Westminster Abbey

    Westminster Abbey is a wonderful place for you to discover as a family. Whether you want to become a royal for the day, create a new and exciting piece of art or sing with our world famous choir, there is something for everyone. We offer a varied programme throughout the year to help your family explore a thousand years of history.

  • Choristers sing for Prime Minister

    Wednesday, 4th April 2012

    Westminster Abbey’s choristers sang at No.10 Downing Street on Tuesday 3rd April 2012, at a gathering of faith leaders for Holy Week, hosted by the Prime Minister, the Rt Hon David Cameron MP.

    The Choir of Westminster Abbey Rt Hon David Cameron MP

  • Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

    Sunday, 20th April 2025

    Our evening Easter service, sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.

    Easter Day

  • HRH The Prince of Wales records Easter Day reading

    Thursday, 9th April 2020

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has recorded a reading of the Gospel for Easter Day which will be broadcast by Westminster Abbey.

    HRH The Prince of Wales Abbeycast

  • Lecture: Working Together and Walking Together – Diplomacy and Ecumenism in Action

    Monday, 11th November 2024

    Join us in the Abbey as His Excellency Chris Trott, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See, gives the annual lecture for the Anglican Centre in Rome.

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