Visitor opening times:
The Chapel Royal is open to visitors Wednesday – Saturday at the times listed below.
The Chapel Royal is open for worship only on Sundays.
The Chapel’s opening times can sometimes change at short notice.
Click here for forthcoming closures
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.
This week, the Chapel is open at the following times:
Thursday 24th September: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Friday 25th September: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Saturday 26th September: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Monday 28th September: Palace Closed
Tuesday 29th September: Palace Closed
Wednesday 30th September: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Thursday 1st October: 10.30am – 2.30pm
Friday 2nd October: 10.30am – 4.30pm
Saturday 3rd October: Chapel Closed
Please be aware that this occasionally may be subject to change at late notice.
The Chapel closes for services on Sundays and on certain other feast days.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Director of Music at HM Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace. The successful candidate will be a superb organist, an inspiring accompanist with strong liturgical awareness, and a confident choral director.
With a new girl chorister programme soon to be established, the imminent appointment of a new Chaplain, administrative staff, and a chorister singing teacher, the Assistant Director of Music will join the team at an exciting time of change and growth at the Chapel.
To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please contact Alexander Hamilton. We would be delighted to hear from you.
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Interview date: Week commencing 2 November 2026
For more information, visit Church Times Jobs.
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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The Chapel Royal
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