Advent and Christmas
Advent and Christmas is a special time at Westminster Abbey and we are delighted to invite everyone to begin their Christmas with us and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
There will be services that feature traditional carols, festive readings and much more.
You can also enjoy family events, music concerts and a selection of seasonal options from our special restaurant menu.
Christmas services
Attend a Christmas service at the Abbey.
Carol service by candlelight
Thursday, 8th December 2022
5.30pm - 9pm
St Margaret's Church
£30 - £90
Christmas Meditation
Sunday, 11th December 2022
6.00pm - 6.45pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Sung Eucharist of Christmas night
Saturday, 24th December 2022
11.00pm - 12:30am
The Abbey
Watch online
Christmas Day Holy Communion
Sunday, 25th December 2022
8.00am - 8.40am
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Christmas Day Sung Eucharist
Sunday, 25th December 2022
10:30am - 12.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Christmas Day Evensong
Sunday, 25th December 2022
3.00pm - 4.00pm
The Abbey
Free (no booking required)
Family events
Family Day: Carols with the Choir
Saturday, 10th December 2022
10.00am - 1.00pm
Chapter House
Free (no booking required)
Visit the Abbey
The Abbey is open to visitors during December except for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Sundays.
Christmas menu
Enjoy a Christmas afternoon tea or lunch at the Cellarium from 28 November - 23 December. Find out more about the Christmas menus.
