You’re invited to church this Christmas!

You are very welcome at our Advent and Christmas services and events – bring your family and friends or come along on your own. Whether it will be your first time at church or you have been before, we look forward to welcoming you!

All events Calendar Advent & Christmas

Christmas Tree Festival

Every day at for 8 hours
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Saturday 22nd November 2025 - 6th January 2026

During Priory opening hours - check here: https://www.greatmalvernpriory.org.uk/priory-open
Everyone’s welcome…*

…get into the Christmas spirit by visiting the Great Malvern Priory Christmas Tree Festival!

Over 30 trees decorated by local schools, community groups, charities and Priory groups celebrate the season and bring joy to visitors of all ages.

There’s no charge - why not ‘Join the Christmas Story’ or take part in the Nativity Trail whilst you’re visiting?

*dogs on leads very welcome, too.

IMPORTANT - Please check our opening hours here: https://www.greatmalvernpriory.org.uk/priory-open

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Welcome and Wonder Nativity Trail

Every day at for 8 hours
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
From Sunday 23rd November 2025 until 6th January 2026

During Priory opening hours - check here: https://www.greatmalvernpriory.org.uk/priory-open

Everyone’s welcome to wonder at the story of the Nativity, told by two of the younger members of the Priory congregation, Roger, the Vicar and more!

Follow the trail, scan the QR code with your phone to see the videos and enjoy the scenes from the Nativity story, made by members of the Priory,

Pick up a free Nativity Trail leaflet, follow the Trail, find the words, and enjoy the wordsearch and maze and colour in the picture.

Why not ‘Join the Christmas Story’ by making yourself as a peg doll and visit the Christmas Tree Festival whilst you’re here?

IMPORTANT - Please check our opening hours here: https://www.greatmalvernpriory.org.uk/priory-open

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Advent Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Rescheduled to 7th December 2025 due to power cut*

6.30pm in the Priory Church
From darkness to light…

Begin the Advent journey to Christmas in the atmospheric setting of the Priory. Starting with the Choirs’ candlelit procession, through glorious music and readings telling the story of Jesus’ long-foretold coming.

One of the most popular services of the Christmas season, the Advent Carol Service helps everyone remember the true meaning of the approach to Christmas.

* A major power cut affecting the centre of Great Malvern means that for everyone’s safety, this service has been postponed until 7th December. Do come along and enjoy the service one week into Advent!
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Sung Compline

Every Wednesday at for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
A contemplative way to end the day…

A simple service from the monastic tradition, with chant sung by the lower voices of the Priory Singers and a short Advent reflection.

Wednesdays 3rd, 10th, 17th December 2025 7.30pm in the Priory Church

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Gingerbread Nativity Messy Church

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Decorate your own edible nativity scene…

…with lots and lots of sprinkles…and chocolate…and icing.

A perfect free activity for youngsters and their carers, parents or grandparents. Hear the Christmas story and build the nativity scene to take home. With Christmas carols in the Priory and rounded off with a festive tea.

No need to book tickets.

Share the joy of Christmas and make memories to last a lifetime.

Part of the Priory Messy Church programme.

This activity includes ingredients - wheat, eggs, milk.
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Altogether Worship with Nativity

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
A family-friendly re-telling of the greatest story ever told, with carols and readings and participation from some of the younger members of the congregation.

Featuring the ‘Join the Christmas Story’ nativity scene.

The service is under an hour long, making it ideal for all ages.
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Christmas Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Join with the Priory Choir in an uplifting celebration…

…of the Christmas season.

A glorious mix of music old and new, accompanied by the magnificent Priory organ, with the words of scripture spanning the years between Jesus’ birth and today.

The Priory Carol Service is a Christmas tradition for many. This year, why not make it one of yours, too?
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Christingle Making Workshop

for 2 hours
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Join the merry band…

…of Christingle-makers in the Priory for a fun-packed hour or two of Christingle manufacture.

Oranges. sweets, raisins, silver foil, red ribbon some cocktail sticks and candles, orange-juice-stickified fingers, the hum of conversation and the satisfaction of boxes of completed Christingles.

No previous experience necessary.

All ages very welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Christingle Service 4pm (free tickets required)

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Assistance dogs only, at these services
Free tickets required for everyone’s safety

Available from 1st December from:

The Friends’ Priory Shop - in the Priory
Malvern Tourist Information Centre
[email protected]
Candles, oranges and the scent of…

excitement as children of all ages, families and friends gather in the Priory, eyes shining bright in the candlelight.

So what exactly is ‘Christingle’?

'Christingle' means 'Christ Child' and originates from the Moravian Church.

A symbol of Christianity, Christingles are made from an orange decorated with red tape, sweets or dried fruit and a candle. Each of these different elements has a special meaning, centred on the orange which symbolises the world.

For everyone’s safety, only registered assistance dogs may accompany their owners to these services.
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Christingle Service 4pm (free tickets required)

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Assistance dogs only, at these services
Free tickets required for everyone’s safety

Available from 1st December from:

The Friends’ Priory Shop - in the Priory
Malvern Tourist Information Centre
[email protected]
Candles, oranges and the scent of…

excitement as children of all ages, families and friends gather in the Priory, eyes shining bright in the candlelight.

So what exactly is ‘Christingle’?

'Christingle' means 'Christ Child' and originates from the Moravian Church.

A symbol of Christianity, Christingles are made from an orange decorated with red tape, sweets or dried fruit and a candle. Each of these different elements has a special meaning, centred on the orange which symbolises the world.

For everyone’s safety, only registered assistance dogs may accompany their owners to these services.
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Midnight Parish Communion

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
‘Above thy deep and dreamless sleep the silent stars go by;
Yet in thy dark streets shineth, the everlasting light;
The hopes and fears of all the years are met in Thee tonight.’

A celebration of Holy Communion as Christmas Eve turns to Christmas Day.

’Sweet singing in the choir’,
’Let the organ thunder’,
‘Worship him, Lord most high’

A very ‘Happy Christmas’ to one and all
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Christmas Morning Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer)

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
A celebration of Holy Communion, following the Book of Common Prayer (BCP). The service is said and includes a short Reflection. A wonderful way to start your Sunday!

Please check the Great Malvern Priory calendar at: https://www.greatmalvernpriory.org.uk/calendar for any changes.
Gluten free option available.
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Christmas Morning Worship

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Joyful Christmas worship…

Take a break from peeling the sprouts for an hour or so, and celebrate Christmas Day at the Priory at this family-friendly service.

’Christ is born today’

A very Happy Christmas to one and all
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Carols around the Crib

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Carols for all ages…

A story … and carols around the Priory Crib, for children and families of all ages, celebrating this joyful season.
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Epiphany Blessing Service

for 20 mins
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
A short service …

…for everyone - of all ages.

Come and be re-united with the peg doll you made to ‘Join the Christmas Story’

Roger, the Vicar, will bless the peg dolls on the ‘Join the Christmas Story’ scene, ready for you to take home.

This joyful service will be around 20 minutes long, with carols.
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Epiphany Carol Service

for 1 hour
St Mary & St Michael (The Priory)
Church Street, Great Malvern, Worcester, WR14 2AY, United Kingdom
Celebrating the arrival of the Magi…

…or ‘Wise Men’ to offer their gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Christ child.

A celebration of regal music sung by the Priory Singers, bringing a glorious and fitting finish to the Christmas season.
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