Wren Chapel & Services

About the Wren Chapel

The Wren Chapel, built between 1681 and 1687, is a rare and pristine example of Sir Christopher Wren's ecclesiastical architecture. Originally designed to accommodate about 500 people, it served all the staff and Chelsea Pensioners of the Royal Hospital.

The Chapel's interior features original wainscoting and pews crafted by Sir Charles Hopson, with additional carvings by William Emmett. The apse displays a painting of the Resurrection by Sebastiano Ricci, dating back to 1714, likely a gift from Queen Anne.

Consecrated in 1691, the Chapel once held compulsory services twice daily. Today, services are typically held on Sunday mornings, preceded by a parade of the Chelsea Pensioners in Figure Court.

Regular Wren Chapel Services

All are welcome to our chapel services that are held in the Wren Chapel every Sunday.

Sundays

• 09:00 - Holy Communion
• 11:00 - Choral Matins (or, on occasion, Choral Eucharist: see Music Lists for full details)

For more information call 020 7881 5214 or email chapeladministrator@chelsea-pensioners.org.uk

Special Services in 2025 

9th November - Remembrance Sunday 

Remembrance Sunday this year is on 9 November 11.00.

This is a non-ticketed event first come first served.

• 10:15 Chapel gates open
• 10:45 All to be seated
• 11:00 Service starts

Latecomers may be admitted at an appropriate time after the 2-minute silence. The doors will be closed once capacity is reached.