A great place to hear God's word and worship him with other believers…read more Great for anyone seeking answers to questions about life and faith. They run an Alpha Course too.

A must-do if you're anywhere in the vicinity of the City of London, or are a fan of Dan Brown's Da…read moreVinci Code. Since we were staying a five minute walk away, and are huge fans of both the book and the movie, we stopped by a couple of times. The grounds were empty, and the church was sparsely occupied as well, which gave us plenty of time to wander around and take photographs outside (we respected the rules and didn't take any photos inside). There are also some lovely walled gardens nearby. Will be back!

We planned to go to the concert at Temple Music here. But our flight out of Krawar was delayed…read more After landing in London, we decided to chill out.  Two days later, we heard rehersal as we passed by it. Per wiki, The Temple Church was a royal peculiar, located between Fleet Street and the River Thames. It was built by the Knights Templar for their English headquarters in the Temple precinct,  consecrated on 10 February 1185 by Patriarch Heraclius of Jerusalem.

This church is one of the stops in any Harry Potter tour. I didn't walk the tour but as we stayed…read morenearby we popped in as I like visiting churches. I enjoy the peace and quiet calm atmosphere that churches gives. This church is pretty small but beautiful with beautiful details. You should definitely take the time to explore the details!

"Oranges and Lemons say the Bells of St. Clements..." I don't know if this St Clements is the…read morechurch in the nursery rhyme, but I know that when I was a student across the road they used to play out the tune on the bells. The church was rebuilt by Christopher Wren in the 1680s and has been used by the Royal Air Force as a memorial church, with the crests of hundreds of air squadrons in the aisles. Though I am not religious, I can see that the church is a haven in the otherwise crowded and noisy traffic-filled Strand.

New St Pancras church (so-called to distinguish it from the original mediaeval church, behind St…read morePancras station) was built to cater for the needs of those living in the new Bedford Estate, which was built in the early 1800s. It is a well-known landmark on the Euston Road, opposite Euston Station. The church is modelled on the Ionic Temple of the Erectheum on the Acropolis, and its tower on the 'Tower of the Winds', the water clock of Andronicus Cyrrhestes. When built, it was London's most expensive church since St Paul's cathedral. It most famous feature - and the reason, really, for a visit - is the group of caryatids, which guard the entrance to the crypt on the exterior north wall. The portico is also very impressive: its six tall ionic columns, together with the spire, make a very pleasing ensemble. The interior is, in my view, rather less pleasing. Built as a 'preaching box' to reflect the churchmanship of the time, the interior, with its extensive galleries, is a vast space that loses any sense of intimacy. That said, it makes a wonderful concert venue, and regular music recitals are held - see web-site for details.

This City church is dedicated to Botolph, an East Anglian Anglo-Saxon saint, regarded during the…read moreMiddle Ages as a sort of 'English St Christopher'. The church was adjacent to the old (Ald) gate of London, and travellers stopped here to pray for a safe onward journey, or to give thanks for a safe arrival. First referred to in 1125, although doubtless of older origin, the original church survived the great fire of London in 1666 but became unsafe and was demolished and rebuilt in 1744. The architect was George Dance the Elder, who designed the Mansion House. He chose a severe classical style, with tall columns supporting a flat roof, and the altar unusally placed at the North End. From the front, the church looks as if it has dropped in from New England, with a central classical tower and spire. The Victorians added a frieze of life-sized angels over the cornice, which rather clashes with the original scheme. Although the exterior is somewhat spoiled by the traffic, the interior is calm and ordered, helped by the beige and white walls and ceiling, offset with delicate gilding. The stained glass reflects the large number of London's Livery Companies which worship here, and there are some interesting funerary memorials. But the prize is the organ, dating from 1676 (and thus pre-dating the current church). Recently restored, it is London's oldest working organ and delivers a fine sound. There's a wonderful plaque from the original church, recording that: 'This organ is the gift of Mr Thomas Whiting to the hole parrish 1676'. Spelling was clearly more flexible then! Regular concerts and art exhibitions are held, and the church has an active bell-ringing group. Services are modern, middle-of-the-road Anglican, with inclusive liturgy. St Botolph's is renowned for its inclusivity, welcoming people from different backgrounds, and especially the gay community. **************************** Photographs added 1st July 2006

Poor, poor St Botolph's, consigned to the congestion of a traffic gyratory and to live in the…read moreperpetual shade of tower construction cranes, an inappropriate fate for the traveller's patron saint. It's stately, it's stolid, it's not quite storied, and now it's stained with the soot and sneers of City drivers. I am not a spiritual man but I am not a knee-jerk opponent of the church either. And as far as institutions with at least relatively clean hands (ignoring involvement in Ulster and the Residential School scandal in Canada) the Church of England seems to me to have done more good than bad in its history. St. Botolph's describes itself as living on the edge and an "Inclusive Church". I'm not sure what this means, but I can say that in my experience of other Anglican (what we call it in the colonies) parishes, they're all pretty easygoing, schism notwithstanding, so I suppose that St Botolph's is exceptionally liberal. Like, a needle exchange in the basement, perhaps. I'd be curious to see their parishioners of a Sunday, but that would take tumbling out of bed a bit prematurely.

Another of the most iconic buildings in London, but also one that many tourists don't know about…read more They go to the Westminster Abbey at the other end of Victoria Street and miss this fantastic marvel. Built in the late 1890's and though not consecrated until 1910, the Cathedral is an interesting and "foreign" look. Red brick with white bands is in a Byzantine style that makes it very unusual and it stands out from the boring concrete and glass office structures in the vicinity. The massive 285 tower literally towers over the area and is open to climb for viewing. Inside the Cathedral is also impressive with mosaics all around and under a ceiling that defies description. It's important to note that this is an active and working Cathedral, so show some respect, eh? No flashes! And your donations are appreciated. Interestingly, Mass has been celebrated at this Cathedral by both Pope John Paul II (in 1982) and by Pope Benedict XVI (in 2010). Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1977 (though not for a religious ceremony), the first visit of a reigning monarch to a Catholic Church since the Reformation of the 15th Century.

Westminster Cathedral, not to be confused with Westminster Abbey is a beautiful Cathedral and the…read moremother Church of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. As in the name, it is located in the City of Westminster in the British capital, London. It can be seen from the "Victoria" end of Victoria Street, fairly close to Victoria Station as well as places to shop, eat and bank on the street and in Cardinal Place. It should of course not be confused with the nearby and similarly named Abbey. 284 feet high including the cross, it is pretty tall and magnificent in structure, although it was partly covered for refurbishment on the date of my recent visit, which was a shame. Inside the church, it was huge, it was beautiful and incredible and it definitely was an amazing sight, one of the things I hated about the Notre Dame was how they seemed more interested in making a profit, charging people to admire the beauty rather than having respect for what it is, a church, this is where Westminster Cathedral differs for the better, after admiring the church for a moment or two, I was approached by a friendly gentleman, I presume to be the priest telling me about their upcoming services for Lent and Easter, with my visit of course coming during April 2019. Since being built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it is a Grade I listed building also. There was a small seating area outside to admire the structure of the building where you can take photos outside, albeit sadly mobile phones and photography are banned inside and there are people who make sure you don't do it (a real shame, I wanted to take photos for myself and for you guys on Yelp!) 4*

I recently attended 6pm Saturday vigil mass here. Very nice to have a mass in French in the heart…read moreof London. The church's circular shape and artwork are unique. The church is located in the Chinatown side of Leicester Square. Coming out of Saturday night vigil mass, you'll see vibrant streets filled with Chinatown goers. The entire district is humming on a Saturday night. Walking distance to Trafalgar Square. Church is near the Leicester Square Underground Station.

I adore this church & the Cocteau mural. A wonderful oasis of calm in the centre of London…read moreIt was Mr René Varin, cultural advisor at the French Embassy in London who thought of asking Cocteau to take part in the decorative work of the new Church. The building had been virtually destroyed by a bomb during World Wall II and was being rebuilt. Cocteau, who was 70 at the time, spent slightly more than a week on the project, from 3 11 November 1959. His films, particularly Le Testament d'Orphee,were enjoying huge success in London at that time and he had to be protected from the invasion of reporters and fans by a wooden scaffolding all around the chapel. You can see his self portrait to the immediate left of the altar. I love the symbolic half risen Christ. Today,sadly,they have glass doors in front to protect it. So sad. This church is so good to the homeless too Services are mostly in French & sometimes in Creole.Great to be a part of.