ST. PAUL'S CHRISTMAS EVE 4 pm SERVICE
 

How crowded is the 4 p.m. service at St. Paul's on Christmas Eve? I thought I would avoid the midnight mass rush and go to the earlier one. I plan on going to the midnight mass at the church near the Connaught, the Immaculate Conception, assuming they have one.

Anyone?

I'm interested in the same info...Anybody out there who can help us? Ben? Many thanks.

I would think that both times would be crowded. Just get there early! Also, Brompton Oratory, not to far from Harrods, has some of the best music in London, in a Catholic church, along with an orchestra. Look at the web site for Mass times and at the bottom for music.<BR><BR>http://www.brompton-oratory.org.uk/index.html

While we're on the subject, what about midnight mass at Westminster Abbey? That's what we're planning on attending. The schedule shows that the service begins at 11:30 - when would people suggest we arrive to be able to sit (their website indicates that they remove many of the chairs to allow greater standing-room-only attendance). In the US, we'd typically arrive about 10:45, and carols would start about that time - would appreciate any advice.

Topping...calling Ben Haines

I was wondering about the earlier service as well? Is 4 p.m. better?