Westminster Abbey Midnight Mass, Christmas Carols & Services
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Pack inside one of London's most famous landmarks for an old-fashioned service to take you right through to Christmas Day. Westminster Abbey has been at the centre of royal and religious life in Britain since the time of William the Conqueror who was crowned here on Christmas Day 1066, following the successful Norman invasion of the British Isles. More recently, it was where Prince William and Catherine Middleton chose to get married (see our Follow in The Footsteps of The Royal Wedding feature for details of The Royal Wedding Service). It's easy to lose sight of what Christmas is all about in the sea of commercialisation, but sitting in the majestic history of the Abbey's nave will help remind you of the religious message. These awe-inspiring surroundings provide a striking backdrop for an evening of lessons and carols. Best to book in for the Services of Lessons & Carols on Friday 23 December at 6pm and Christmas Eve at 4pm which are especially popular and require (free) tickets. There are services at Westminster Abbey on:
Tue 29 Nov, 7pm: Handel Messiah (tickets required: ?10-?40)
Tue 13 Dec, 7pm: Christmas Concert supported by John Lewis
(tickets required: ?10-?30)
Fri 23 Dec, 6pm: Service of Lessons & Carols (tickets required: Free)
Sat 24 Dec, Christmas Eve, 12noon: Crib Service
Sat 24 Dec, Christmas Eve, 4pm: Service of Lessons & Carols (tickets required: Free)
Sat 24 Dec, Christmas Eve, 11.30pm: First Eucharist of Christmas & Blessing of the Crib
Sun 25 Dec, Christmas Day, 10.30am: Sung Eucharist
Check www.westminster-abbey.org for full details and ticketing information.
About Westminster Abbey
Elizabeth I, Mary I, Mary II, Edward the Confessor, Edward I, Edward III, Edward VI, Henry III, Henry V, Henry VII, James I, George II, Richard II, Charles II and William III are buried in Westminster Abbey. And there's some speculation over whether the remains of Edward V (murdered by Richard III?) is among the 17 monarchs who rest here - DNA testing has proved inconclusive. More about Westminster Abbey
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