Top spots for midnight mass
5 April 2012
You can experience the traditional Christmas event at these Christmas Eve services. Arrive early and remember there will be no room at the inn if you've overdone the partying
ST MARTIN-IN-THE-FIELDS This West End service is at 11.30pm and you shouldn't find it too packed. Trafalgar Square, WC2 (020-7766 1100). www.stmartininthe-fields.org.
SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL First choice if you're on the South Bank, and the Bishop Of Southwark is officiating. Get there an hour ahead for the 11.30pm start. London Bridge, SE1 (020-7367 6700). www.dswark.org.
WESTMINSTER ABBEY The service at 11.30pm is a first-come affair. St Margaret's across the way starts its service at 11.45pm if the Abbey is full. Dean's Yard, SW1 (020-7222 5152). www.westminster-abbey.org.
ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL Sumptuous music in Wren's masterpiece. From 11.30pm, arrive in good time. St Paul's Churchyard, EC4 (020-7236 4128). www.stpauls.co.uk.
