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Opening Times

King's College is a working College and Chapel. Consequently there are occasions when it is not possible to visit or opening times are changed at short notice. Please check below for the latest information about opening times, services and Chapel closures.

The opening days and times below are for visiting the Chapel in a leisure capacity.  If you are interested in attending a service in the Chapel, please click here for Chapel service times and booking information.

Resident Pass holders are welcome to access the grounds during Chapel sightseeing open hours.  When the Chapel is not open to visitors, the grounds are closed to non-College members.  For more information, please click here.

If you wish to book in advance, please click here. 
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9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
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10:00 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

15:30pm - 15:45pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:15pm
Chapel Closes
16:45pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

15:00pm - 15:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
15:45pm
Chapel Closes
16:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

15:00pm - 15:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
15:45pm
Chapel Closes
16:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
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10:00 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

15:30pm - 15:45pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:15pm
Chapel Closes
16:45pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

15:00pm - 15:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:00pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
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10:00 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

15:30pm - 15:45pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:15pm
Chapel Closes
16:45pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
9:30 am
Chapel opens for sightseeing

16:00pm - 16:15pm
Last entry into the Chapel.
16:45pm
Chapel Closes
17:15pm
Grounds Close.  Visiting Ends.

Book Tickets Here

 
 
 

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