Arrange a Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage to Walsingham is a unique experience and one where we can set aside some time away from home to allow us to draw nearer to God and to receive his many blessings. All are welcome to England’s Nazareth and for those who will be making their first pilgrimage to  Walsingham, they can be assured of a very warm reception.

Planning a Programme

The first matter to consider is when to come on pilgrimage. The full season runs from Easter until the end of October and a slightly modified pilgrimage programme is offered from February until Easter and throughout November.

Pilgrimage groups choose from either a midweek pilgrimage or a weekend pilgrimage. The full programme is offered on Tuesday and Wednesday, but you're welcome to stay longer, which adds more time to experience the peace and tranquillity. Weekend groups usually arrive on the Friday evening but it is possible to arrive on the Saturday and still take a full part in the weekend programme.

Click on the image below for our Pilgrim Organiser's Guide which contains useful information to assist in you in planning your pilgrimage.

2025 Season

Shrine Services for all Pilgrims 2025

Please check the services page by clicking here for any changes to the scheduled service times.

Daily programme

8.00am          Morning Prayer
9.30am          Mass, The Priory (Tuesday - Saturday)
12 noon        Mass (8.30am on Sundays which will be livestreamed)
2.30pm         Sprinkling (Easter to end October)
5.00pm         Mass Guild of All Souls Chapel (4.30pm first Sunday of the month)
5.30pm         Evening Prayer
6.00pm         Shrine Prayers (livestream)

The following Pilgrimage programme is held in addition to above when pilgrimage groups are resident (before Easter and during November a modified pilgrimage programme is run at weekends and midweek if pilgrims are resident).

Tuesday

8.00pm         Sprinkling, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament & Healing Ministries

Wednesday

12 noon        Solemn Pilgrimage Mass
8.00pm         Procession of Our Lady & Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament

Saturday

12 noon        Solemn Pilgrimage Mass
8.00pm         Procession of Our Lady, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Healing Ministries

Sunday

8.30am         Mass (livestreamed)
2.30pm         Sprinkling, Procession of the Blessed Sacrament & Benediction and Last Visit

 

Saturday Day Pilgrimage (offered on one Saturday per month April – October, please click here for further details)

12 noon        Pilgrimage Mass
2.30pm         Sprinkling
4.00pm         Benediction and Last Visit

For the full list of services which take place daily in the Shrine Church and to which all pilgrims are welcome, please see the Services page.