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Archbishop of Canterbury at Ascension Day Eucharist
Friday, 10th May 2013
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend and Right Honourable Justin Welby, made his first formal visit to Westminster Abbey when he attended the Ascension Day Sung Eucharist on Thursday.
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Chorister Experience Day
Saturday, 11th May 2024
Come behind the scenes at our Chorister Experience Day to find out what it’s like to be an Abbey chorister, ideal for boys aged 6 – 8.
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The first ANZAC Day
ANZAC Day is the anniversary of the landings on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey by allied forces on 25th April 1915.
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Christmas Day Evensong
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
This service follows the traditional pattern in The Book of Common Prayer.
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St George's Day
Saturday, 23rd April 2005
Representations of St George and his dragon can be seen in Westminster Abbey on Henry VIIs tomb and grille, in the Lady Chapel statue series, in stained glass windows to the YMCA and Sir Benjamin Baker in the nave, and in the window in St Benedicts chapel.
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A Reflection on the Ascension
Friday, 22nd May 2020
If churches were open (and they are not), if public worship was held today (which it cannot be) and singers could sing (which they cannot) we might be hearing one of those familiar Ascension Day anthems, like God is gone up.
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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.
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Christmas Family Day
Saturday, 7th December 2024
Bring joy to your world this festive season by joining us at Westminster Abbey to sing with our choristers and explore ancient Christmas traditions.
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Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day
Sunday, 20th April 2025
A quiet, said service, in traditional language, according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer, lasting around 40 minutes.
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New Zealand Prime Minister reads for Abbey podcast
Friday, 24th April 2020
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has recorded a poem for Westminster Abbey’s podcast which will be published as part of this weekend’s ANZAC Day commemorations.
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Fraternite Family Day: Budding Builders
Wednesday, 29th May 2024
Bring your budding builders to England’s oldest garden to get busy with all things bricks and buttresses.
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Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day
Friday, 18th August 2023
Crown Prince and Princess of Serbia mark UN World Humanitarian Day: Their Royal Highnesses The Crown Prince Alexander and Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia attended a wreath laying ceremony at Westminster Abbey.
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A Reflection on thanks
Friday, 24th April 2020
Each morning at round about the same time, I stand at the top of a staircase looking out of my temporary home onto the streets of Westminster.
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Abbey holds Remembrance Day Service
Thursday, 12th November 2015
A Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving on Remembrance Sunday was held at Westminster Abbey on Sunday 8th November 2015.
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St Margaret's Chorister Experience Day
Sunday, 27th April 2025
Find out what it’s like to be a member of the St Margaret’s Choristers of Westminster Abbey – ideal for girls currently in Year 6.
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St Margaret's Chorister Experience Day
Sunday, 23rd March 2025
Find out what it’s like to be a member of the St Margaret’s Choristers of Westminster Abbey – ideal for girls currently in Year 6.
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Group visits
Visiting the Abbey in a group is a wonderful day out. We welcome private tour groups as well as school and university groups all year.
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Welcoming UK and Commonwealth schools
Westminster Abbey is a fascinating place to visit either in person or virtually. Our award-winning Learning team bring the Abbey to life, with amusing stories and fun facts, all linked to your learning objectives and programmes of study.
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Easter Day
following the Sung Eucharist at about 11.45 am
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Ascension Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
