St Margaret's Church

St. Margaret’s, known as ‘the Church on Parliament Square’, is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey. It’s also sometimes called ‘the parish church of the House of Commons’.

St Margaret's Church banner

Service times

15th - 21st February 2026
Sunday, 15th February 2026
Sunday next before Lent
6.00pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said with hymns

Preacher: The Reverend Helena Bickley-Percival Sacrist

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Friday, 20th February 2026
12.30pm Holy Communion St Margaret's Church
said

WORSHIPPERS ATTENDING SERVICES ENTER FREE OF CHARGE. ALL ARE WELCOME.

Service times and locations may change at short notice. Security checks are in place upon entry.

Visiting St Margaret's

Margaret St, London SW1P 3JX

We are located next to Westminster Abbey, and open between 11am – 3.30pm (Monday - Saturday) and 11am – 3pm (Saturday). St Margaret's is closed on Sundays.

Entry to St Margaret's Church is free.

 

As a working church, we occasionally close for special services. For the most up-to-date information, please check the opening times page.

Upcoming events

St Margaret's Chorister Experience Day

St Margaret's Chorister Experience Day

1st & 8th March 2026 (selected dates)

2.50pm - 4.30pm
St Margaret's Church
Free

Lunchtime Concert: A celebration of the piano, for International Piano Day

Lunchtime Concert: A celebration of the piano, for International Piano Day

Wednesday, 25th March 2026

1.00pm - 2.00pm
St Margaret's Church
£10

St Margaret's Choristers

St Margaret's Choristers

The choir for girls aged 11-17 sing at the weekly 6pm Sunday service in the church. Find out more about the choristers and how your child can get involved.