Bell ringing days
The Abbey bells can usually be heard before services and in celebration of church festivals and royal occasions.
See the Abbey bells page for a history of bell ringing at Westminster Abbey.
Bell ringing calendar
May
Tuesday, 6th May 2025
Coronation Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at 1.00 pm to mark the first anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III
Friday, 9th May 2025
Ascension Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
Thursday, 15th May 2025
Florence Nightingale
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 7.30 pm following the special service for Florence Nightingale
Monday, 19th May 2025
The Day of Pentecost
the Abbey bells are rung at about 11.45 am following the Sung Eucharist
Wednesday, 21st May 2025
Charter Day, 1560
the Abbey bells are rung from 1.00 pm to mark the anniversary of the refounding of Westminster Abbey by Elizabeth I as the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster
Friday, 30th May 2025
Corpus Christi
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm, following the Sung Eucharist in thanksgiving for the insitution of Holy Communion
June
Sunday, 15th June 2025
Official Birthday of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung from noon
Saturday, 21st June 2025
The Birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
Saturday, 28th June 2025
Eve of St Peter, apostle, martyr, and patron of Westminster Abbey
the Abbey bells will be rung from about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
July
Thursday, 3rd July 2025
Westminster School Election Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey will be rung from 11.00 am
Monday, 7th July 2025
Civic Sunday
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about noon following Civic Matins
Thursday, 10th July 2025
Election of The Speaker
St Margaret's bells will be rung from 6.00 pm to mark the election of The Speaker of the House of Commons
Wednesday, 16th July 2025
South Africa
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 1.00 pm following a special service marking the thirtieth year of South Africa's democracy
Thursday, 17th July 2025
The Birthday of HM Queen Camilla
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 2.30 pm
Thursday, 17th July 2025
The State Opening of Parliament
the bells of St Margaret's will be rung before and after the State Opening of Parliament
Sunday, 20th July 2025
St Margaret of Antioch
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Wednesday, 23rd July 2025
Service for a New Parliament
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be rung following the service at about 10.30 am
August
Friday, 15th August 2025
The Blessed Virgin Mary
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Sunday, 31st August 2025
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 2.45 pm following a wedding
September
Sunday, 7th September 2025
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 1.15 pm following a wedding
Monday, 8th September 2025
The Accession of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 12.30 pm, marking the second anniversary of the Accession of His Majesty The King
Wednesday, 10th September 2025
Sir Clive Johnstone
St Margaret's bells will be rung at about 1.00 pm following the service of thanksgiving for the life and work of Sir Clive Johnstone KBE CB
Monday, 15th September 2025
Anniversary of the Battle of Britain
the Abbey bells will be rung at about noon following the special service marking the anniversary of the Battle of Britain
Sunday, 21st September 2025
St Matthew’s Day
the Abbey bells will be rung from noon
Tuesday, 30th September 2025
St Michael and All Angels
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm for St Michael and All Angels, transferred from 29 September
October
Wednesday, 1st October 2025
The Judges' Service
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 12.30 pm following the annual service
Saturday, 4th October 2025
The Lord Speaker's Birthday
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung from 1.00 pm to mark the birthday of The Right Honourable The Lord McFall of Alcluith PC, Lord Speaker
Monday, 13th October 2025
The Translation of St Edward the Confessor
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 12.30 pm
Monday, 20th October 2025
The Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 1269
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 4.00 pm, following Evensong
Tuesday, 21st October 2025
St Luke the Evangelist
the Abbey bells are rung for St Luke's Day (transferred from 18 October) following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Sunday, 26th October 2025
Wedding
the bells of St Margaret's church will be rung at about 2.45 pm following a wedding
November
Saturday, 1st November 2025
All Saints' Day
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Sunday, 2nd November 2025
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed
the Abbey bells are rung half-muffled following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm to mark All Souls' Day
