St Margaret's Church

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’.

The Church on Parliament Square

St. Margaret’s is a 12th-century church next to Westminster Abbey also known as ‘The Parliamentary Church'

Service times

18th - 24th January 2026
Sunday, 18th January 2026
Second Sunday of Epiphany
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
6.00pm Sung Eucharist St Margaret's Church
sung by the St Margaret's Choristers

Langlais Missa in simplicitate
Hurford Litany to the Holy Spirit
Bach Prelude in C

Preacher: The Reverend Robert Latham Precentor

Order of Service available View Order of Service
Friday, 23rd January 2026
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
5.00pm Evening Prayer St Margaret's Church
said
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.

Opening hours

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Thursday, 22nd January 2026
St Margaret's Church 11.00am - 3.30pm

How to get to St Margaret's Church

St Margaret's Church, St Margaret St, London SW1P 3JX

Underground

Westminster (Jubilee, District & Circle Lines)
St. James’s Park (District and Circle Lines)

National Rail

London Victoria (0.8 miles)
London Waterloo (0.8 miles)

Buses

Find your best journey via the Transport for London website

Upcoming events at St Margaret's Church

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.

Recent developments at St Margaret’s

Find out more about the current status of worship at St Margaret's as well as plans for the future