Christmas Day

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom
Join us as we celebrate the start of the Christmas season and the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with our service on Christmas Day.
This service is a Parish Mass involving a sung Mass, hymns and pieces sung by our Tewkesbury Abbey Choir.
We look forward to seeing you here.*
Please note that we will also be hosting our services of Morning Prayer at 7.30am, and Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at 8am.

*Please note that the Abbey will close to the public following our main service and will reopen the following day.
*It is expected to be cold in the Abbey, so all are advised to wear warm clothes when attending.
*Due to expected high numbers at this service, it's recommended that you arrive in plenty of time to ensure a seat.
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Tewkesbury Abbey

With a history stretching over 900 years, Tewkesbury Abbey is one of the largest parish churches in the country. The present building was consecrated in 1121 and continues to be a parish church for Tewkesbury after it was purchased from Henry VIII's commissioners in 1540 for the  sum of £453. The Abbey has seen many changes over those 900 years and continues to evolve as a living parish church for Tewkesbury. We welcome everyone regardless of faith or no faith and hope that, whether you visit for a service or to see our architecture and history, your visit will bring refreshment to body, mind and spirit. 

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Tewkesbury Abbey

Tewkesbury Abbey Office
Church Street
Tewkesbury

GL20 5RZ
(01684) 850959

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Christmas Day

for 1 hour, 30 mins
Tewkesbury Abbey
Tewkesbury Abbey Church Street Tewkesbury Gloucester, GL20 5RZ, United Kingdom

Join us as we celebrate the start of the Christmas season and the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ with our service on Christmas Day.
This service is a Parish Mass involving a sung Mass, hymns and pieces sung by our Tewkesbury Abbey Choir.
We look forward to seeing you here.*
Please note that we will also be hosting our services of Morning Prayer at 7.30am, and Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer) at 8am.

*Please note that the Abbey will close to the public following our main service and will reopen the following day.
*It is expected to be cold in the Abbey, so all are advised to wear warm clothes when attending.
*Due to expected high numbers at this service, it's recommended that you arrive in plenty of time to ensure a seat.

Join online

Safeguarding

The parish of Tewkesbury: St Mary the Virgin (Tewkesbury Abbey) is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Parish Safeguarding Officer(s), PSOs. The Diocese of Gloucester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA) who advise our PSOs. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the DSA. If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority Children or Adults Services.

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Tewkesbury Abbey Charity No. 1133813