Please join us as we kick the festive season off in style with the Alumnae Carol Service 2024 on Monday 9th December, 6.30-8pm. This year it will be held at a new local venue in Hampton - the beautiful St Mary’s Church, near the river.

Having carried out a poll of our alumnae about the best location for the carol service (which revealed an equal split between those who wanted to stick with the traditional venue at St Giles’ in the Barbican, and those who preferred a venue closer to LEH), we decided to alternate the location. So, in 2024, for the first time, we are going local.  The service will return to St Giles' in 2025

Whatever the location, the traditional service is always a truly uplifting event, and tells the Christmas story, through poetry and gospel readings, provided by key members of the school and alumnae community.  The highlight is always the exceptional standard of choral music from current pupils, including the Holles Singers and Cantata.

There is no cost to attend, but we do ask that you reserve your place in advance. Family and friends are also welcome to attend. The service will be followed by a delicious mince pie and mulled wine reception.

St Mary’s is located just 20 metres from the river, and its striking Gothic architecture and tall church tower will be a familiar landmark to many.  There has been a church on the site for more than 650 years, although the present building was built in 1831.  It features magnificent stained glass windows, ornate carved choir stalls and raised viewing galleries.

Monday, 9th December, 6.30-7.30pm

Mince pie and mulled wine reception, 7.30-8pm

St Mary's Church, Thames St, Hampton TW12 2EB