Join us for what promises to be a fascinating and light-hearted conversation between two of Britain’s most distinguished public servants: Baroness Gillian Shephard of Northwold—former Secretary of State in John Major’s Cabinet and author of the memoir, ‘The Real Iron Lady’, recounting her time working with Margaret Thatcher—and Baron Robin Butler of Brockwell—former Cabinet Secretary […]

Quizmaster: Fr Patrick van der Vorst. Tickets, £20 includes a fish supper. Drinks available to purchase on the night. For assistance, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.

On Saturday 20 June the Friends of Westminster Cathedral will visit St Michael’s Abbey and the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust. The minibus will leave at 9.30am from Clergy House, 42 Francis Street. For those who wish to make their own way, meet at the Farnborough Air Sciences Trust at 11am. We will have lunch at […]

Luminescence is a ground-breaking take on the concept of son et lumière; a 360-degree video projection experience, using 24 laser projectors, which will bring the Cathedral to life in breath-taking ways with colour and imagery, culminating in a vision of what the Cathedral may one day look like fully covered in mosaics. The experience is […]

On Saturday 4 July 2026, from 3pm to 5pm, Caritas Westminster will host their annual Volunteer Fair in Cathedral Hall. The Fair is geared towards parishioners, volunteers and community groups from across the Diocese of Westminster, and will showcase a wide range of opportunities with inspiring charities, social action projects and parish initiatives. Register at […]

Quizmaster: Fr Mike Guthrie. Tickets, £20 includes a fish supper. Drinks available to purchase on the night. For assistance, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.

‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell The Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline […]

Quizmaster: Cathedral Chaplain TBC. Tickets, £20 includes a fish supper. Drinks available to purchase on the night. For assistance, email Andrew at friends@rcdow.org.uk.

‘The sheer impact on the listener is unforgettable’ – Stephen Bicknell The Grand Organ of Westminster Cathedral is considered by many to be the greatest achievement and crowning glory of Henry Willis III, one of England’s finest organ builders. Each year, some of the world’s most distinguished and talented organists are invited to give headline […]

On Thursday 17 September A. N. Wilson will explore his most recent book: The Wise and Their Works, The Legacy of the Great Exhibition of 1851. Wilson is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and holds a prominent position in the world of literature and journalism. He is a prolific and award-winning biographer […]