Romsey Abbey

05/09/2026

05/09/2026

Just a reminder, this Sunday 6th September we will be praying for all starting new school years, blessing school bags and handing out prayer cards to keep for the year ahead. Do bring along your school bags at our 9.30am All Age Eucharist and 11.15am Abbey Vine services. And Livestreaming returns at 9.30am!
This Sunday we mark the Creation in Christ.

04/09/2026

More images from today's unveilling of the Queen Elizabeth II Sculpture in the north churchyard.

Make sure to visit the exhibition in Romsey Abbey (in St. Lawrence's chapel) which explains how this beautiful sculpture by Amy Goodman. Sculptor & Portrait Artist was created. This includes imagery in the robe inspired by memories and artwork of residents and local school children (exhibition open until 20th Sept).

The detailed robe includes three quotations given by Queen Elizabeth II at various stages during her reign:

"I declare before you all that my whole life whether long or short, shall be devoted to your service"

"I know how much I rely on my own faith to guide me through good and the bad"

"Everyone is our neighbour no matter what creed or colour"

With thanks to Test Valley Borough Council
Images thanks to Kevin Ford

02/09/2026

We are very much looking forward to welcoming Test Valley Borough Council and their distinguished guests for the much-anticipated unveiling of Amy Goodman's new sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II on the North Churchyard this coming Friday. The ceremony starts at 1pm.

Unveiling of sculpture of Queen Elizabeth II # NewsPublished by Julie Carlton on Wednesday, 2 September 2026 17:00© Romsey AbbeyUnveiling of sculpture of Queen

01/09/2026

Calling all boys, girls and teenagers who love singing!

Could you be part of our 900-year-old tradition? From our training choir 'Quavers' (school year 3&4) to our boys' choir and junior / senior girls' choirs and undergraduates there is an amazing long term training programme with singing lessons waiting for you!

What's the cost? Nothing, apart from commitment once we're sure it's right for you. Choral scholarships available too.

For further info and an informal audition contact Martin our Director of Music on -

[email protected]

01794 513125

Grab the opportunity for the limited places.

31/08/2026

The Charity Symphony Orchestra celebrates their 20th anniversary with the monumental Mahler Symphony No. 3

Concert: Mahler Symphony No. 3 - Charity Symphony Orchestra© Philip ClewerSaturday 5 September 2026, 19:00Romsey Abbey, Church Lane, Romsey SO51 8EPMahler:

31/08/2026

The West Gate to the Abbey's South Garth will be closed from 1 September for two weeks for repairs to the footpaths. The eastern end of the Garth remains open. We apologise for any inconvenience.

Repairs to close path in Abbey South Garth # NewsPublished by Julie Carlton on Monday, 31 August 2026 14:00© Romsey AbbeyRepairs to close path in Abbey South

22/08/2026

We send our love and prayers to our friends in the Anglican Church of Burundi and Bujumbura Christian University. On Sunday 23rd August the new Archbishop, The Rt Revd Eraste Bigirimana will be installed at Holy Trinity Cathedral Bujumbura. Preaching at the service will be Archbishop Sarah Mullally and our own Bishop Philip will be there too!