Religious services

You are welcome to attend religious services at The Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace.

The ceiling of the Chapel Royal

Services during Holy Week and Easter

Palm Sunday (28 March)
08.30 Holy Communion (said)
11.00 Procession from Clock Court and Choral Eucharist
15.30 Readings and Music for Palm Sunday and Holy Week

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (29, 30 and 31 March)
08.00 Matins (said)
08.30 Holy Communion
11.00 Stations of the Cross. The Chapel will remain open to visitors.

Maundy Thursday (1 April)
07.00 Matins (said)
07.30 Holy Communion
19.30 Choral Eucharist

Good Friday (2 April)
08.00 Matins (said)
11.00 Good Friday Liturgy
19.30 A performance of 'The Crucifixion' by Stainer. The recital is free of charge.

Holy Saturday (3 April)
08.00 Matins (said)
19.30 Easter Vigil Liturgy

Easter Day (4 April)
08.30 Holy Communion (said)
11.00 Choral Eucharist
15.30 Choral Evensong

Sunday services  

Visitors are welcome to attend Sunday services at:

08.30 - Holy Communion
11.00 - Choral Matins
15.30 - Choral Evensong

To check the monthly programme of services in the Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace, click here

Weekday services

Unless otherwise shown on the weekly service sheet on the Cloister notice board outside the Chapel, the services are:

08.00 - Matins
08.30 - Holy Communion

Services take place in the Lady Chapel next to the Royal Pew. 

Please note:
The Chapel Royal may close at short notice for weddings and funerals.

Further information

Visitors are very welcome to visit The Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace at other times. The Chapel is usually open to visitors from Monday to Saturday when recordings of the Chapel organ and choir can be heard.

On Sundays, the Chapel is usually open to visitors who do not wish to attend a service between 12.45-13.15.  During late July, August and early September, when there are no Choral Services, the Chapel Royal will be open all day on Sundays.
 
Please note that there is no photography in the Chapel Royal, Royal Pew and Holy Day Closet.