Advent and Christmas

We are delighted to invite you to begin your Christmas with us and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.

Throughout the festive season we will be holding services, concerts and family events. You'll also be able to enjoy a series of Christmas reflections and discover the treats behind the doors of our Advent Calendar.

Services

Attend a service at the Abbey this Christmas.

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Reflections

Join us throughout Advent and Christmas for a series of special reflections from the Abbey.

Reflection: First Sunday of Advent

Reflection: First Sunday of Advent

Read or watch from 3rd December 2023

Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent

Reflection: Second Sunday of Advent

Read or watch from 10th December 2023

Reflection: Third Sunday of Advent

Reflection: Third Sunday of Advent

Read or watch from 17th December 2023

Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Reflection: Fourth Sunday of Advent

Read or watch from 24th December 2023

Reflection: Christmas Day

Reflection: Christmas Day

Read or watch from 25th December 2023

Reflection: New Year's Eve

Reflection: New Year's Eve

Read or watch from 31st December 2023

Advent Calendar

Advent Calendar

Throughout December you can open the doors on the Abbey's Advent Calendar, Come back on 1st December to open the first one.

Featured festive events

Handel's Messiah concert

Handel's Messiah concert

A seasonal performance of Handel's much-loved oratorio by the Abbey Choir

Plate of terrine, pickles, toast and watercress, with a glass of red wine

Christmas menu

Enjoy a traditional Christmas lunch in the Cellarium Cafe and Terrace until 22nd December

More events

More events

See a complete list of events taking place throughout autumn and winter at the Abbey

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