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

1st - 7th March 2026
Sunday, 1st March 2026
Second Sunday of Lent
6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers and Consort

Darke Communion Service in F
Howells Like as the hart desireth the water-brooks
Buxtehude Passacaglia in D minor

Preacher: The Reverend Robert Latham Precentor

Order of Service available View Order of Service

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

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

 

Plan your journey on the TFL website

 

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

Upcoming events

St Margaret's Chorister Experience Day

St Margaret's Chorister Experience Day

Sunday, 8th March 2026

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

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sung Eucharist on Easter Day

Sunday, 5th April 2026

6.00pm
St Margaret's Church
Free (no booking required)

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.