Visitor opening times:

The Chapel is open Wednesday – Saturday from 10am-4pm

The Chapel’s opening times can sometimes change at short notice.

Click here for forthcoming closures

Usual Sunday Services

8.30am - Holy Communion
11am - Sung Eucharist or Matins
3.30pm - Evensong

Music List

Music for November-December 2024

The Choral Foundation

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Visiting the Chapel Royal

Chapel Notices

Forthcoming Chapel closures

The Chapel Royal will be closed on the following dates:

  • Saturday 7 December (all day) – please note that the whole Palace will be closed due to Storm Darragh
  • Saturday 21 December (13:00 – 16:00)

The Chapel Royal is a living, vibrant church with heavenly music, located at the heart of the historic palace. Everyone is welcome to attend the sung religious services at the Chapel Royal or to visit the place where Kings and Queens have worshipped for centuries.

The Chapel is located on the ground floor and has level access so should not present problems for visitors with mobility difficulties. Wheelchair hire is available. On the main HRP website, you can read more details on accessibility at Hampton Court Palace.

If you are concerned about accessing the Chapel then please let us know that you will be coming, and we can help you make necessary arrangements.

The Chapel will usually be open to visit from Wednesday-Saturday between 10am and 4pm. Please be aware that this occasionally may be subject to change at late notice. Please check our website before your visit for confirmed timings.

The Chapel closes for services on Sundays and on certain other feast days. 

Weekday lunchtime services are held at 12.30pm each Thursday, Friday and Saturday, unless specified otherwise on our music list.

Christmas Services 2024

Please note that Bitesize Carols have been rescheduled to Saturday 14th December at 11am and 1pm.

This is due to the adverse weather forecast, and Hampton Court Palace and Gardens, the Festive Fayre and Home Park will be closed. Ticket holders will receive an email about rebooking/refund information.

Support the Choir

The Choral Foundation preserves and promotes the unique heritage of English choral music at the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace and makes it accessible to all.

By making a gift to the Choral Foundation you will ensure that music, 500 years in the making, is kept alive for future generations.

Click here to read about how you can become part of this living history.

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