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
August
Thursday, 15th August 2024
The Blessed Virgin Mary
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
September
Sunday, 8th September 2024
The Accession of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm, marking the first anniversary of the Accession of His Majesty The King
Tuesday, 17th September 2024
Battle of Britain Sunday
the Abbey bells will be rung at about noon, following the special service
Saturday, 21st September 2024
St Matthew’s Day
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 5.45 pm, following Evensong
Sunday, 29th September 2024
St Michael and All Angels
the Abbey bells will be rung at about 12.30 pm for St Michael and All Angels and for the Episcopal Consecration
October
Wednesday, 2nd October 2024
The Judges' Service
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 12.30 pm following the annual service
Friday, 4th October 2024
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
Sunday, 13th October 2024
The Translation of St Edward the Confessor
a full peal is rung by the Westminster Abbey Company of Ringers from 1.00 pm, and the Abbey bells are also rung following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
Tuesday, 15th October 2024
The Dedication of Westminster Abbey, 1269
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung at about 4.00 pm, following Evensong
Friday, 18th October 2024
St Luke the Evangelist
the Abbey bells are rung following Evening Prayer at about 5.30 pm
November
Friday, 1st November 2024
All Saints' Day
the Abbey bells are rung at about 6.00 pm following the Sung Eucharist
Saturday, 2nd November 2024
The Commemoration of the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day)
the Abbey bells are rung half-muffled following the Sung Eucharist at about 6.00 pm
Thursday, 7th November 2024
The State Opening of Parliament
the bells of St Margaret's Church are rung from about 11.00 am
Saturday, 9th November 2024
The Opening of the Field of Remembrance
the bells of St Margaret's church are rung half-muffled following the ceremony at about noon
Tuesday, 12th November 2024
Remembrance Sunday
the Abbey bells will be rung half-muffled from noon
Thursday, 14th November 2024
The Birthday of His Majesty The King
the bells of Westminster Abbey are rung from 1.00 pm
Saturday, 30th November 2024
St Andrew's Day
the Abbey bells are rung at about 5.45 pm following Evensong
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 5.30 pm following Evening Prayer
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
