St Margaret Street, London SW1P 3JX, beside Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square.
St Margaret’s Church
Church
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4.1
Wildland
Under 1 hour
Time
Free
Cost
Atmospheric
Feel
Why it's Wildland
4.1Beside Westminster Abbey, St Margaret’s is known as the “Church on Parliament Square” and as the parish church of the House of Commons. Its official history reaches back to the 12th century, while the source record describes the church as consecrated in 1523.
This is a compact heritage visit rather than a wild landscape: its appeal is the unusual setting of a parish church beside Westminster Abbey and Parliament, and the chance to step into a living place of worship amid the capital’s best-known civic landmarks.
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Open mapSt Margaret Street, London SW1P 3JX, beside Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square.
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The experience
Visit for a short, focused look at St Margaret’s Church and its setting beside Westminster Abbey. The supplied official page confirms free entry for visitors, but notes that occasional service-related closures can affect access.
Things to do
Visit St Margaret’s Church
See the church beside Westminster Abbey, in the setting that has earned it the name “the Church on Parliament Square”. Visitor entry is listed as free; check for service-related closures before setting out.
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A short visit to the Church on Parliament Square
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Check the official visitor information before travelling; the church may close for services.
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Visit St Margaret’s Church beside Westminster Abbey and take in its position on Parliament Square.
Verified history
The official church page describes St Margaret’s as a 12th-century church beside Westminster Abbey, sometimes called the parish church of the House of Commons. The source record separately describes it as a medieval place of CofE worship consecrated in 1523; that date is not stated in the supplied official page.
When to go
· Check visitor hours before travelling; the supplied information does not identify a preferred time of day.
The supplied source gives no seasonal reason to prefer one time of year.
The supplied sources give no weather-specific visiting guidance.
Worth pairing with
Westminster Abbey
St Margaret’s Church is immediately beside Westminster Abbey. The supplied source confirms the proximity but does not provide details about Abbey access or admission.
What to look for
Notice the church’s position beside Westminster Abbey and Parliament Square. The supplied sources do not verify specific interior features or historic details to look for.
The story
Saints & pilgrimage
Best time to go
Year-round; check the church’s current visitor hours before setting out.
Check the official visitor information on the day you plan to go. The church is listed as closed on Sundays, and occasional special services may affect visiting hours.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers · Solo · Couples
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10:30am-3:30pm
- Tuesday: 10:30am-3:30pm
- Wednesday: 10:30am-3:30pm
- Thursday: 10:30am-3:30pm
- Friday: 10:30am-3:30pm
- Saturday: 10:30am-3pm
- Sunday: Closed
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Practical information
Opening & access
The church’s official website lists free visitor entry and opening Monday to Saturday, with closure on Sundays. As a working church, it may close for services; check current opening information before travelling. Security checks apply on entry.
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Parking
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Toilets
The source record reports a toilet and an accessible toilet; confirm availability before visiting.
Food & drink
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source record reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, car park and toilet. Confirm current arrangements and access before visiting.
Cost
Free
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