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Members-Only Christmas Carol Service

The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula

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When

17 December 2025 at 18:00 and 19:30

19 December 2025 at 19:30

Doors open 20 minutes before the service begins

Ticketing information

Tickets for 17 December at 18:00 and 19:30 go on sale 23 September at noon.

Tickets for 19 December at 19:30 go on sale 21 October at noon.

Price: £20.00 adults, £15.00 children (under 5s do not need a ticket)

We recommend this service for ages 5 and above.

Pre-booking required. Tickets are limited and subject to availability.

This is a members-only event for named Historic Royal Palaces members only. All attendees must hold a valid membership at the time of the event.


Separate ticket (advance booking required)

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  • Special Christmas event exclusively for Historic Royal Palaces members
  • Enjoy an evening service within the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula
  • Sing along to popular carols and hear prominent members of staff deliver bible readings

Join us for a traditional Service of Lessons and Carols with the Choir of the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula and immerse yourself in the Christmas season at the heart of the Tower of London. Sing along to popular carols and hear bible readings tell the story of the nativity.

Although the current Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula dates from the reign of Henry VIII, there has been a place of worship on this site for over a thousand years, predating even the White Tower. Enjoy the history of this ancient space during an exclusive members-only evening of music and word celebrating Christmas.

Please keep in mind that space is limited due to the historic nature of the setting, and we anticipate a high demand for tickets; please book early to avoid disappointment.

Due to the historic nature of this space, this event is not fully accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact us in advance to discuss any particular access requirements or to let us know if you require a carer ticket.

An email detailing the important information for this event will be sent to members with tickets between 10 and 15 December; please check your inbox.

Singers from the Choir of the Chapel Royal, in a candle-lit mood, at the Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, Tower of London. Director: Colm Carey (Master of Music).
The Chapel Royal of St Peter ad Vincula, September 2014. Looking north towards the Sir Richard & Elizabeth Cholmondley chest tomb monument (c1522).
A member of a choir lighting candles in a chapel.

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