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
December
Wednesday, 25th December 2024
Christmas Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 11.45 am, following the Sung Eucharist of Christmas Day
Friday, 27th December 2024
St John the Evangelist
the Abbey bells will be rung for St John's Day at about 5.45 pm following Evensong
Tuesday, 31st December 2024
New Year
the bells of St Margaret's Church will be ringing in the new year from 10.00 pm
January
Wednesday, 1st January 2025
New Year's Day
the Abbey bells will be rung by a visiting band, beginning at 1.00 pm
Monday, 6th January 2025
The Epiphany of Our Lord
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Thursday, 9th January 2025
The Birthday of Catherine, Princess of Wales
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
February
Sunday, 2nd February 2025
The Presentation of Christ in the Temple (Candlemas)
the Abbey bells are rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 12.30 pm
March
Saturday, 1st March 2025
St David's Day
the Abbey bells will be rung for St David's Day following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Tuesday, 11th March 2025
Commonwealth Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Commonwealth Day Observance at about 4.00 pm
Tuesday, 18th March 2025
St Patrick's Day
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung for St Patrick's Day (transfered) following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Monday, 31st March 2025
Easter Day
following the Sung Eucharist at about 11.45 am
April
Tuesday, 8th April 2025
The Annunciation of Our Lord to the Blessed Virgin Mary
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm, following the Sung Eucharist
Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
St George's Day
the Abbey bells are rung for St George's Day following Evensong at about 5.45 pm
Friday, 25th April 2025
St Mark's Day and Anzac Day
the Abbey bells are rung following the Anzac Day service at about 1.00 pm, with ringing for St Mark's Day subsumed
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
