3 Ways to Join the Edwardtide Pilgrimage to Westminster Abbey Saturday 13 October 

1. Full Pilgrimage (stopping for breakfast Paddington Canal) 

Depart 7 am outside the church 

We leave the church and walk along the Grand Union Canal at a consistent but moderate pace. We stop for breakfast at Smith’s Bar and Grill, Paddington Canal at 9 am. Bring good walking shoes and snacks for the journey. This is recommended for teenagers and those who are confident walkers. Shorter 

2. Pilgrimage (Smith’s Bar, Paddington Canal to Westminster Abbey) 

9 am for breakfast, 10 am depart 

Join the canal walkers for breakfast at 9 am Smith’s Bar (short walk from Paddington Station) or simply complete the pilgrimage with us to Westminster Abbey leaving at 10 am. We make our way to the Abbey for the start of the Festival Eucharist at 11:30 am. Recommended for older children and those who are looking for a shorter walk.

3. Join us at the Abbey  

11.30 am Festival Eucharist 

Join St Barnabas pilgrims at the Abbey for the Festival Eucharist and a host of other activities for pilgrims and families (see below). The day concludes with Choral Evensong at 3 pm. 

Please speak to the clergy or email the Parish Office if you would like to come.

Westminster Abbey National pilgrimage day 

 Our annual pilgrimage day gives you the opportunity to visit the Abbey with other pilgrims, and experience its beauty and space in an atmosphere characterised by prayer. Everyone will be able to pray at the Shrine of St Edward – the only shrine in this country that still contains the body of the saint.

Children and families 

Families are especially welcome, with activities for children taking place throughout the day, including: 

•  Pilgrim badge-making in the nave 
•  Prayerful tours and trails 
•  Family prayers in the Shrine of St Edward 
•  Performances 
•  Arts and crafts

Prayer tours We offer all pilgrims a prayer tour, which takes you into every part of the Abbey, its precincts and gardens.

Pastoral care and spiritual growth During the course of the day, priests will be on duty for individual spiritual counselling and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.