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Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor, Westminster Abbey

Event details

Web Page
www.westminster-abbey.org/abbey-events/special-services/2022/october/edwardtide-pilgrimage-2022
Description
Everyone is welcome to join us for the annual Pilgrimage to the Shrine of St Edward the Confessor on Saturday 15th October 2022. The pilgrimage is part of our annual celebration of St Edward the Confessor, the king and saint who re-founded Westminster Abbey. Throughout the day pilgrims will be able to pray at Edward's Shrine and in other spaces in the Abbey. Priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and a chapel will be set aside for the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Programme: 09:30am - Abbey opens for pilgrims 11:30am - Festival Eucharist, Preacher: The Very Reverend Jeffrey John 3:00pm - First Evensong of the Dedication of Westminster Abbey Pilgrims are welcome to attend for all or part of the day. Attendance is free and tickets are not required.
Start Date
15/10/2022
End Date
15/10/2022
Start location
Address Line 1
Westminster Abbey
Address Line 2
20 Dean's Yard
Town
London
City
London
Postcode
SW1P 3PA
End location
Address Line 1
Westminster Abbey
Address Line 2
20 Dean's Yard
Town
London
City
London
Postcode
SW1P 3PA
Area
South East England
Travel Advice
Details on travelling to and visiting the Abbey are available at: www.westminster-abbey.org/visit-us/plan-your-visit/access-facilities-and-faq
Distance
The pilgrimage takes place inside the Abbey church
Maximum Size Of Group
There is no need for individuals to book, but it would help us to know about larger groups. Please contact tiggy.sawbridge@westminster-abbey.org for more information.
Difficulty
Easy Access
Suitability
  • Child Friendly
  • Pushchair friendly
  • Wheelchair friendly
Price
Free

Organising company

Organising Company Name
Westminster Abbey
Website
www.westminster-abbey.org
Email
press@westminster-abbey.org
Address Line 1
Westminster Abbey
Address Line 2
20 Dean's Yard
Town
London
City
London
Postcode
SW1P 3PA

Primary contact

Name
Eleanor Lovegrove
Telephone
0207654 4926
Email
press@westminster-abbey.org
Position
Senior Press Officer