Holy Week and Easter

Holy Week is a pilgrimage we make together. It represents Jesus Christ’s journey, from triumphant entry into Jerusalem to shouts of Hosanna! through to the last supper with his disciples, betrayal and death on the cross. Then the joy and victory of Resurrection at Easter.

A cross with an an effigy of Jesus place on it

Our Easter services

Visit the individual service pages to see when the Choir of Westminster Abbey will be singing.

Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession

Sung Eucharist with the Blessings of Palms and Procession

Sunday, 2nd April 2023

11.00am - 12.30pm
The Abbey and St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)

Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet

Sung Eucharist with the Washing of Feet

Thursday, 6th April 2023

5.00pm - 6.45pm
The Abbey and St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)

An effigy of Jesus on the Cross

Solemn Liturgy of the Passion and Death of Our Lord

Friday, 7th April 2023

3.00pm - 4.15pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

People singing in the quire stalls

Vigil and First Eucharist of Easter

Saturday, 8th April 2023

8.00pm - 9.30pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day

Holy Communion (BCP) on Easter Day

Sunday, 9th April 2023

8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Congregation singing during a service

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sunday, 9th April 2023

10:30am - 12:00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

People singing in the quire stalls

Evensong on Easter Day

Sunday, 9th April 2023

3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)

Visiting

Westminster Abbey is open daily for visiting except Good Friday and Easter Day.

St Margaret's Church is open daily for visiting except Easter Day.

Entry times

In the Beginning was the Word

Listen to a special reading of St John’s Gospel by actor Sir David Suchet recorded in the Abbey’s Jerusalem Chamber last Easter.

About Christianity

About Christianity

Find out more about Christianity and the Christian faith. Our short guide explores how it began and its beliefs and practices.

Further reading