Current normal opening times:
Wednesday – Saturday from 10am – 3:30pm
(Please note that this occasionally may be subject to change)
Thursday 23rd June – the Chapel and Royal Pew will close at 2pm for a rehearsal and Evensong.
Sunday 17th July – the Royal Pew will be closed all day.
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.
If you are concerned about accessing the Chapel then don’t hesitate to let us know that you will be coming, and we can help you make necessary arrangements.
The Chapel will usually be open from Wednesday-Saturday between 10am and 4:30pm. Please be aware that this occasionally may be subject to change at late notice.
On the main HRP website, you can read more details on accessibility at Hampton Court Palace.
Thursday 23rd June 2022
Evensong sung at 4:30pm by the Choir of Caterham School.
Services are free to attend. Entry via Tennis Court Lane.
Local school boys aged 7 to 9 years are warmly invited to find out what life is like as a chorister of the Chapel Royal, Hampton Court Palace.
The event includes a choral workshop, followed by a chance to sing in the Chapel Royal. Plus there will be plenty of opportunity to ask lots of questions at a tea with the choristers.
Please see the Music page for more information, and contact choristeropenday@hrp.org.uk with any enquiries.
The date of this year’s Open Day is Saturday 8th October 2022.
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.
All photographs of the Chapel Royal or taken in the Chapel Royal are with the gracious permission of Her Majesty The Queen.
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Photography by Richard Champness. Website designed and maintained by Richard Lewis.
The Chapel Royal
Hampton Court Palace
KT8 9AU