Guards Chapel, Wellington Barracks

Guards Chapel within Wellington Barracks is a military chapel in Westminster featuring Gothic Revival design with pointed arches and intricate stone carvings throughout. The building accommodates services and ceremonial events with a clearly defined religious and functional layout.

A German V-1 flying bomb struck the chapel on 18 June 1944 during a morning service, killing 121 people and injuring 141 others. The building was subsequently rebuilt and continues to serve as an active military chapel for the British Guards.

The chapel serves as a place of worship for the Household Division and hosts regular services and military ceremonies. Visitors can observe how this space functions as a spiritual center in the daily lives of the Guards and their families.

The chapel is accessible to visitors during public services, typically on Sundays, but visitors should check current opening times in advance. The site is located within a secure military area, so access is restricted and security procedures should be observed.

Adjacent to the chapel stands the Flanders Fields Memorial Garden, a commemorative garden containing soil from First World War battlefields. This quiet space allows visitors to honor the memory of fallen Guardsmen in a meaningful way.

Location: City of Westminster

Inception: 1839

Website: https://householddivision.org.uk/guards-chapel-about

GPS coordinates: 51.50040,-0.13545

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:25