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St Paul's Cathedral, 2017-05-27
St Paul's Cathedral is a famous church in London.
Westminster cathedral (26348806092)
Westminster Cathedral is another important church.
Methodist Central Hall and Westminster Scholars War Memorial, London
Methodist Central Hall Westminster is a Methodist church and conference centre.

London is a huge city, and it has many amazing buildings. Among them are hundreds of cathedrals, churches, and chapels. These are all Christian places of worship. A cathedral is a very large, important church, often the main church for a whole area. Churches are regular places of worship, and chapels are usually smaller.

This list explores some of the many Christian buildings in Greater London, England. London is split into 32 areas called London boroughs and the City of London. We'll look at some of the most well-known and interesting churches in these areas.

History of London's Churches

How did the Great Fire change churches?

Before the terrible Great Fire of London in 1666, the City of London was packed with churches. There were about 100 churches in an area of just one square mile! The fire destroyed 86 of these buildings. But don't worry, 51 of them were rebuilt, along with the famous St Paul's Cathedral.

Many people think that Sir Christopher Wren designed all these rebuilt churches. He was in charge of the rebuilding project. However, other talented architects like Robert Hooke and Nicholas Hawksmoor also played a big part. Their work is now getting more recognition.

What are Anglican churches?

The designs by Wren and his team set a new standard for church buildings in Britain. They gave a special look to the Anglican church in London. Anglican churches are part of the Church of England. Wren also designed Anglican churches outside the City, like St James's, Piccadilly. After Wren, Hawksmoor designed six large Anglican churches in the East End of London, such as Christ Church, Spitalfields. Other architects like James Gibbs also helped shape London's Anglican churches.

Churches across London

Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London, UK - Diliff
The King's Weigh House building, now the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, is an example of a nonconformist church.

London's churches and chapels are incredibly many and varied. You'll find lots of Anglican churches, but also many Catholic churches. There are also places of worship for other Christian groups, known as nonconformists.

Most Anglican churches in London belong to the Diocese of London (north of the Thames) or the Diocese of Southwark (south of the Thames). Some churches in the east are in the Diocese of Chelmsford. A few in the Barnet area are in the Diocese of St Albans.

For Catholic churches, the Diocese of Westminster covers north and west London. The Archdiocese of Southwark covers south London. And the Diocese of Brentwood covers north and east London.

There are about 2,000 Anglican churches alone in London! If you add in all the other Christian churches, you'll find buildings from every time period and in every style. Many different architects have helped create them. As London grew in the 1800s, many new churches were built. This included "Waterloo churches" for Anglicans and many chapels for nonconformist groups.

Why are these churches important?

Sadly, some churches were destroyed in the 1800s or during the Second World War bombings. But many old and beautiful buildings still stand. You can find lots of them in the City of London and the City of Westminster. Some churches are even mentioned in the famous children's song Oranges and Lemons. Each church on this list belongs to a different Christian group, which is noted next to its name.

Map of Old Churches

This map shows some of the very old churches in Greater London. The many medieval churches in the City of London are shown on a separate map in that section.

City of London Churches

The City of London is the oldest part of London. It has many historic churches.

Churches in London's Boroughs

Barking and Dagenham Churches

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St Margaret's Church, Barking is a very old church.
  • St Margaret of Antioch, Barking in Barking (Anglican): This church started as part of Barking Abbey in the 1200s.
  • SS Peter & Paul, Dagenham in Dagenham (Anglican): Rebuilt in 1805, this church is named after Peter and Paul.
  • St Chad, Chadwell Heath in Chadwell Heath (Anglican): Built in the 1880s, it became its own parish in 1895.
  • St Thomas, Becontree in Becontree (Anglican): The building was finished in 1927.
  • St Patrick, Barking in Barking (Anglican): Rebuilt in 1940, it was once called the Church of the Ascension.
  • SS Mary & Ethelburga, Barking in Barking (Roman Catholic): The current building was finished in 1869.
  • St Peter, Dagenham in Dagenham (Roman Catholic): This church's building was completed in 1937.
  • Holy Family, Dagenham in Dagenham (Roman Catholic): The building for this church was finished in 1934.
  • Marks Gate Baptist Church in Mark's Gate (Baptist): A local Baptist church.
  • Barking Methodist Church in Barking (Methodist): Part of the Barking, Dagenham & Ilford Circuit.

Barnet Churches

All Saints' Church, Oakleigh Park exterior
All Saints' Church, Oakleigh Park is a beautiful church in Barnet.

Barnet has many churches, including:

Bexley Churches

St John the Baptist, Erith, Kent - geograph.org.uk - 326642
St John the Baptist, Erith, is a historic church.
  • All Saints, Foots Cray in Foots Cray (Anglican): This church dates back to the 1100s.
  • St John the Baptist, Erith in Erith (Anglican): Another church from the 1100s.
  • Christ Church, Bexleyheath in Bexleyheath (Anglican): The current building was built between 1872 and 1877.
  • Our Lady of the Angels Church & Friary in Erith (Roman Catholic): This church is served by the Capuchin Franciscans.
  • St Lawrence of Canterbury, Sidcup in Sidcup (Roman Catholic): The building for this church was completed in 1930.
  • Foots Cray Baptist Church in Foots Cray (Baptist): This church was founded in 1836.
  • Bexleyheath Methodist Church in Bexleyheath (Methodist): Founded in 1860.

Brent Churches

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St Matthew's Church, Willesden is a large Anglican church.
  • St Mary, Willesden in Willesden (Anglican): This church dates back to the 900s and has a special shrine.
  • St John the Evangelist, Wembley in Wembley (Anglican): Founded in the 1840s.
  • St Gabriel, Cricklewood in Cricklewood (Anglican): The building was completed in 1897.
  • St Matthew, Willesden in Willesden (Anglican): The main building was constructed between 1900 and 1906.
  • Our Lady of Willesden in Willesden (Roman Catholic): The current building was finished in 1931.
  • St Joseph, Wembley in Wembley (Roman Catholic): This church is served by the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate.
  • Old St Andrew's, Kingsbury in Kingsbury (Romanian Orthodox): This very old building from the 1100s was given to the Romanian Orthodox Church in 2008.
  • Lindsay Park Baptist Church in Wembley (Baptist): Founded in 1957.
  • Ealing Road Methodist Church in Wembley (Methodist): Part of the Wembley Methodist Circuit.

Bromley Churches

St Mary the Virgin, Downe BR6 - geograph.org.uk - 68648
St Mary's Church, Downe is a historic church in Bromley.

Bromley is home to churches like:

Camden Churches

St Peters Italian Church
St Peter's Italian Church in Clerkenwell is a beautiful and unique church.
  • St Pancras Old Church in King's Cross (Anglican): This church dates back to the 600s! It was restored in the 1850s.
  • St Giles-in-the-Fields in St Giles (Anglican): Originally a hospital chapel in the 1100s, it was rebuilt in the 1700s.
  • St George, Bloomsbury in Bloomsbury (Anglican): Built between 1716 and 1731.
  • St Pancras New Church in King's Cross (Anglican): Built in the early 1820s.
  • St Peter's Italian Church in Clerkenwell (Roman Catholic): This Italian church was founded in 1863. It is served by the Pallottines.
  • St Etheldreda, Ely Place in Holborn (Roman Catholic): This building was a Church of England church from the 1200s before becoming Catholic in 1874.
  • All Saints Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camden Town (Greek Orthodox): This building was originally a Church of England church.
  • Bloomsbury Central Baptist Church in Bloomsbury (Baptist): Founded in 1848.
  • Hillsong Church London in Tottenham Court Rd (Assemblies of God): This church meets in the Dominion Theatre.

Defunct Churches in Camden

  • All Saints, Camden Town in Camden Town (Anglican): Built in the 1820s, it closed in 1948 and is now used by the Greek Orthodox Church.
  • St Stephen, Rosslyn Hill in Belsize Park (Anglican): Built in 1869, it closed in 1977 but has been preserved.

Croydon Churches

Exterior of St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood
St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood is a large, impressive church.
  • Croydon Minster in Croydon (Anglican): This very old church dates back to the 900s.
  • St John the Evangelist, Coulsdon in Coulsdon (Anglican): Another church from the 1000s.
  • St Mary the Virgin, Addington in Addington (Anglican): Also from the 1000s.
  • All Saints, Sanderstead in Sanderstead (Anglican): The current building dates back to 1230.
  • St John the Evangelist, Upper Norwood in Upper Norwood (Anglican): The current building was constructed between 1881 and 1887.
  • Our Lady of Reparation, West Croydon in Croydon (Roman Catholic): The current building was completed in 1863.
  • St Andrew, Thornton Heath in Thornton Heath (Roman Catholic): The current building was finished in 1969.
  • SS Mary & Shenouda, Croydon in Coulsdon (Coptic Orthodox): This church was started in 1995.
  • West Croydon Baptist Church in Croydon (Baptist): A local Baptist church.
  • West Croydon Methodist Church in Croydon (Methodist): Part of the Croydon Circuit.

Ealing Churches

St Peter's Ealing
The west front of St Peter's Church, Ealing. It's considered one of the "noblest churches" we have.
  • Abbey Church of St Benedict (Ealing Abbey) in Ealing (Roman Catholic): A large and important Catholic abbey.
  • All Hallows in Greenford (Anglican): A local Anglican church.
  • Cathedral of the Dormition & Holy Royal Martyrs in Gunnersbury (Russian Orthodox): A Russian Orthodox cathedral.
  • Christ the Saviour in Ealing (Anglican): A prominent Anglican church.
  • Haven Green Baptist Church in Ealing Broadway (Baptist): A Baptist church in Ealing.
  • Holy Family in West Acton (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Our Lady of Hungary in Ealing (Roman Catholic): This church serves the Hungarian Catholic community.
  • St Peter in Ealing (Anglican): A well-known Anglican church.
  • St Thomas the Apostle in Hanwell (Anglican): An Anglican church.

Enfield Churches

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St Andrew's Enfield is a historic church.

Enfield has churches such as:

Greenwich Churches

2016 Woolwich, St Mary's Gardens 26
St Mary Magdalene Woolwich is a beautiful church.
Our Ladye Star of the Sea, Greenwich
Our Ladye Star of the Sea in Greenwich is a Roman Catholic church.
  • All Saints in New Eltham (Anglican): This church is also used by the Roman Catholic community.
  • Christ Faith Tabernacle Cathedral in Woolwich (Independent): This church moved into its current building in 2013.
  • Christchurch Priory in Eltham (Roman Catholic): Served by the Canons Regular of the Lateran.
  • Our Ladye Star of the Sea in Greenwich (Roman Catholic): A well-known Catholic church in Greenwich.
  • Royal Naval College Chapel in Greenwich (Anglican): A historic chapel.
  • St Alfege in Greenwich (Anglican): A very old and important Anglican church.
  • St Mary Magdalene in Woolwich (Anglican): A significant Anglican church.
  • The Redeemed Christian Church of God in Mottingham (Pentecostal): A Pentecostal church.

Hackney Churches

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Newington Green Unitarian Church is a historic chapel.

Hammersmith and Fulham Churches

All Saints Church, Fulham, London - Diliff
All Saints Church, Fulham is a large and historic church.
  • All Saints in Fulham (Anglican): A significant Anglican church.
  • Holy Cross in Parsons Green (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church in Parsons Green.
  • Holy Trinity in Brook Green (Roman Catholic): This church is also used by the Syriac Catholic Church.
  • Hungarian Reformed Church in Hammersmith (Hungarian Reformed): This church serves the Hungarian Reformed community.
  • Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Fulham (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Augustine in Hammersmith (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church in Hammersmith.
  • St Dionis in Parsons Green (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Paul in Hammersmith (Anglican): A prominent Anglican church.
  • St Peter in Hammersmith (Anglican): Another important Anglican church.
  • St Thomas of Canterbury Church, Fulham in Fulham (Roman Catholic): This is the only complete church in London designed by the famous architect A. W. Pugin.

Haringey Churches

St James' Church, Muswell Hill
St James' Church, Muswell Hill is a well-known church in Haringey.
  • Alexandra Park Parish Church in Muswell Hill (Anglican): A local Anglican church.
  • All Hallows in Tottenham (Anglican): A historic church in Tottenham.
  • Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God in Wood Green (Greek Orthodox): A Greek Orthodox cathedral.
  • Christ Church in Crouch End (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Holy Innocents in Hornsey (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Hornsey Moravian Church in Hornsey (Moravian Church): This church is part of the Moravian Church.
  • Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park (UCKG): This former theatre is now used by the Universal Church of the Kingdom of God.
  • St Ann in South Tottenham (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Ignatius in Stamford Hill (Roman Catholic): This church is served by the Society of Jesus.
  • St James in Muswell Hill (Anglican): A well-known Anglican church.
  • St Paul in Harringay (Anglican): An Anglican church.

Harrow Churches

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Kenton Methodist Church is a local Methodist church.
  • All Saints in Harrow Weald (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Belmont Gospel Hall in Harrow (Non-denominational): A local gospel hall.
  • Harrow Baptist Church in Harrow (Baptist): A Baptist church in Harrow.
  • Holy Trinity Church in Wealdstone (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Kenton Methodist Church in Kenton (Methodist): A Methodist church.
  • Our Lady & St Thomas of Canterbury in Harrow-on-the-Hill (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St John the Baptist, Pinner in Pinner (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Mary in Harrow-on-the-Hill (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • St. Panteleimon in Harrow (Greek Orthodox): A Greek Orthodox church.
  • Trinity United Reformed Church in Harrow (URC): A United Reformed Church.

Havering Churches

  • All Saints in Cranham (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Christ the Eternal High Priest in Gidea Park (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Corpus Christi in Collier Row (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Edward the Confessor in Romford (Anglican): This church has been a parish church since 1848.
  • St Mary Magdalene in North Ockendon (Anglican): A very old and historic church.
  • St Mary Mother of God in Hornchurch (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Laurence in Upminster (Anglican): An Anglican church.

Hillingdon Churches

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St Martin's Church, Ruislip is a historic church.
  • Christ Church in Uxbridge (Methodist/URC): A joint Methodist and United Reformed Church.
  • Immaculate Heart of Mary in Hayes (Roman Catholic): This church is served by the Claretians.
  • Most Sacred Heart in Ruislip (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St George in Heathrow Airport (Interdenominational): This chapel serves all Christian denominations at the airport.
  • St Giles in Ickenham (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Martin in Ruislip (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • St Mary in Hayes (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Matthew in Northwood (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Thomas More in Eastcote (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.

Hounslow Churches

  • All Saints in Isleworth (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • Cathedral of the Dormition & the Holy Royal Martyrs in Gunnersbury (Russian Orthodox): A Russian Orthodox cathedral.
  • Chiswick Baptist Church in Chiswick High Road (Baptist): A Baptist church.
  • Christ Church in Turnham Green (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Holy Trinity in Hounslow (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Our Lady of Grace & St Edward in Chiswick (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Michael and All Angels in Bedford Park (Anglican): A well-known Anglican church.
  • St Nicholas in Chiswick (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • SS Michael & Martin in Hounslow (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.

Islington Churches

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Wesley's Chapel is an important Methodist church.
  • Blessed Sacrament in Barnsbury (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Bunhill Fields Friends Meeting House in Bunhill Fields (Quakers): A Quaker meeting house.
  • Christ Church Highbury in Highbury (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Our Most Holy Redeemer in Exmouth Market (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Sacred Heart of Jesus in Holloway (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Anthony the Great & St John the Baptist in Holloway (Greek Orthodox): A Greek Orthodox church.
  • St James in Clerkenwell (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • St Joseph and Padarn in Holloway (Roman Catholic): This church offers traditional Latin Mass.
  • St Mary in Islington (Anglican): A prominent Anglican church.
  • Union Chapel in Islington (Congregational): A historic Congregational church.
  • Wesley's Chapel in Clerkenwell (Methodist): This is a very important Methodist church.

Kensington and Chelsea Churches

Kingston upon Thames Churches

St Raphael's Church, Surbiton - geograph.org.uk - 1690471
Surbiton's Roman Catholic church of Saint Raphael is a beautiful, historic building.

Lambeth Churches

St John the Divine, Kennington Exterior, UK - Diliff
The Victorian Gothic Church of St John the Divine, Kennington is a stunning example of architecture.
  • All Saints in West Dulwich (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Christ Church & Upton Chapel in Lambeth (Baptist, United Reformed): This church is linked with the Oasis Trust.
  • Effra Road Chapel in Brixton (Unitarian): A Unitarian chapel.
  • Our Immaculate Lady of Victories in Clapham (Roman Catholic): Served by the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.
  • St John in Waterloo (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St John the Divine in Kennington (Anglican): A beautiful Victorian Gothic church.
  • St Mary-at-Lambeth in Lambeth: This church is no longer used for worship and is now the Garden Museum.
  • St Matthew in Brixton (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Metropolitan Cathedral of St George in Southwark (Roman Catholic): A major Roman Catholic cathedral.
  • Metropolitan Tabernacle in Elephant and Castle (Reformed Baptist): A large Reformed Baptist church.

Lewisham Churches

  • Annunciation & St Augustine in Beckenham (Roman Catholic): Served by the Paulist Fathers.
  • Church of the Good Shepherd in Lee (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Holy Cross in Catford (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre in Honor Oak (FIEC): An Evangelical church.
  • King's Church in Catford (Newfrontiers): A Newfrontiers church.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes in Lee (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Bartholomew's in Sydenham (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Gregorios in Brockley (Malankara Orthodox Syrian): An Orthodox church.
  • St Paul in Deptford (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • Southwark Cathedral (St Saviour & St Mary Overie) in Southwark (Anglican): This cathedral dates back to around 606 AD.

Merton Churches

  • St Mary, Wimbledon in Wimbledon (Anglican): This church has been rebuilt many times since the 1000s.
  • St Mark, Wimbledon in Wimbledon (Anglican): This church started from St Mary, Wimbledon.
  • St Lawrence, Morden in Morden (Anglican): This church likely replaced an even older building.
  • Christ the King, Wimbledon Park in Wimbledon Park (Roman Catholic): The main building was completed in 1928.
  • Sacred Heart in Wimbledon (Roman Catholic): This church is served by the Society of Jesus.
  • Morden Baptist Church in Morden (Baptist Union): The current building was finished in 1935.
  • Dundonald Church in Raynes Park (Co-Mission): This church started from Emmanuel, Wimbledon.

Newham Churches

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St Mary's Church, Little Ilford is a historic church.
  • All Saints (West Ham Parish Church) in West Ham (Anglican): A historic parish church.
  • Bonny Downs Baptist Church in East Ham (Baptist): A local Baptist church.
  • Christadelphian Hall in East Ham (Christadelphianism): A Christadelphian meeting place.
  • East Ham Baptist Church in East Ham (Baptist): A Baptist church.
  • Emmanuel in Forest Gate (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Our Lady of Compassion in Upton Park (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Alban in Upton Park (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Bartholomew in East Ham (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St John The Evangelist in Stratford (Anglican): A prominent Anglican church.
  • St Mary Magdalene in East Ham (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • St Mary the Virgin in Little Ilford (Anglican): A very old church.

Redbridge Churches

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Ilford Hospital Chapel is a very old chapel.
  • All Nations Church Ilford in Ilford (International Presbyterian Church): A Presbyterian church.
  • Assumption in Hainault (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • City Gates in Ilford (Elim Pentecostal): A Pentecostal church.
  • Ilford Hospital Chapel in Ilford (Anglican): A very old chapel.
  • Jubilee Church Ilford in Ilford (Newfrontiers): A Newfrontiers church.
  • Our Lady of Lourdes in Wanstead (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Alban in Ilford (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Augustine of Canterbury in Barkingside (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Francis of Assisi in Barkingside (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Luke in Ilford (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Thomas of Canterbury in Woodford Green (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.

Richmond upon Thames Churches

The Barn Church, Kew
The Barn Church, Kew was the first barn to be made into a church in England.

Defunct Churches in Richmond upon Thames

  • former church of All Saints in Petersham (Anglican): Built in 1899, it closed in 1986.
  • former Christ Church in Richmond (Anglican): This church closed in 1986, and the building is now residential flats.
  • former church of St Alban in Teddington (Anglican): Closed in 1977, it is now the Landmark Arts Centre.

Southwark Churches

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St Olav's, The Norwegian Church in London is a unique church.
  • All Saints in Peckham (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Borough Welsh Congregational Chapel in Borough (Welsh Congregational): A Welsh-speaking chapel.
  • Copleston Centre Church in Peckham (Anglican / URC): A joint church space.
  • English Martyrs' Priory in Walworth (Roman Catholic): Served by the Carmelites.
  • Finnish Church and Seamen's Mission in Rotherhithe (Lutheran): This church serves the Finnish community.
  • St George the Martyr in Southwark (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Giles in Camberwell (Anglican): Built in 1844.
  • St Mary Magdalen in Bermondsey (Anglican): Built between 1675 and 1679.
  • St Mary in Rotherhithe (Anglican): Built in 1714.
  • St Olav's Norwegian Church in Rotherhithe (Lutheran): This church serves the Norwegian community.
  • St Peter in Walworth (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Southwark Cathedral (St Saviour & St Mary Overie) in Southwark (Anglican): This is a very old and important cathedral.

Sutton Churches

All Saints Church, Benhilton, SUTTON, Surrey, Greater London
All Saints Church, Benhilton is a beautiful church.
  • All Saints in Benhilton (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • All Saints in Carshalton (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Carshalton Methodist Church in Carshalton (Methodist): A Methodist church.
  • Holy Cross in Carshalton (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Holy Family in Sutton Green (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Our Lady of the Rosary in Sutton (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Alban in Cheam (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St John the Baptist in Belmont (Anglican and Methodist): A joint Anglican and Methodist church.
  • St Nicholas in Sutton (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Sutton Baptist Church in Sutton (Baptist): A Baptist church.
  • Trinity Church in Sutton (United Reformed and Methodist): A joint United Reformed and Methodist church.

Tower Hamlets Churches

Christ Church exterior, Spitalfields, London, UK - Diliff
Christ Church, Spitalfields is a famous church designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor.

Waltham Forest Churches

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St Peter-in-the-Forest in Walthamstow is a beautiful church.
  • All Saints in Chingford (Anglican): This church dates back to before 1181.
  • Chingford United Reformed Church in Chingford (URC): Built in 1888.
  • Christ Church in Leyton (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Emmanuel in Leyton (Anglican): Built in 1902.
  • Holy Trinity & St Augustine of Hippo in Leytonstone (Anglican): This church is also used by Roman Catholic and Pentecostal groups.
  • Kingsway International Christian Centre in Walthamstow: A large Christian centre.
  • Our Lady & St George in Walthamstow (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Our Lady of Grace and St Teresa of Avila in Chingford (Roman Catholic): A historic Catholic church.
  • St Andrew in Leytonstone (Anglican): Built in 1882.
  • St Barnabas in Walthamstow (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St John the Baptist, Leytonstone in Leytonstone (Anglican): Built in 1833.
  • St Mary the Virgin in Walthamstow (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • St Mary with St Edward & St Luke in Leyton (Anglican): This church dates back to before 1200.
  • St Peter-in-the-Forest in Walthamstow (Anglican): An Anglican church.

Wandsworth Churches

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Werter Road Baptist Church is a local Baptist church.
  • All Saints in Putney Common (Anglican): This church is also used by Roman Catholic groups.
  • All Saints in Wandsworth (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • Ascension of the Lord in Lavender Hill (Anglican): An Anglo-Catholic church.
  • Christ Church in Balham (Evangelical): An Evangelical church.
  • Holy Ghost in Balham (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Our Lady & St Peter in Wimbledon Common (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Sacred Heart in West Battersea (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • St Anne in Wandsworth (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Mark's, Battersea Rise in Clapham Junction (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Mary in Battersea (Anglican): A historic Anglican church.
  • St Mary in Putney (Anglican): An Anglican church.
  • St Thomas a Becket in Wandsworth (Roman Catholic): A Catholic church.
  • Werter Road Baptist Church in Putney (Baptist): A Baptist church.

City of Westminster Churches

The City of Westminster is another central part of London with many famous churches.

Churches with Other Languages

London is a very diverse city, and so are its churches! Many churches offer services in languages other than English. This is especially true for Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches.

For example, Roman Catholic churches in London have services in many languages. These include Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Polish, Spanish, and more.

Eastern Orthodox churches also offer services in many languages. These include Amharic, Arabic, Armenian, Georgian, Greek, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian.

The table below lists some churches that mostly use languages other than English. It also includes English-speaking churches that have large groups of people who speak other languages.

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Chinese Church in London has services in different Chinese languages.
Church name Denomination (if any) Location Language
Assembléia de Deus Stamford Hill Portuguese
Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and the Holy Royal Martyrs Russian Orthodox Gunnersbury Russian, Old Church Slavonic
Chinese Church in London Worship and Ministry Centre Hammersmith Mandarin, Cantonese, English
Church of the Good Shepherd Georgian Orthodox Upper Clapton Georgian
Divine Christian Church Wembley Tamil
Dutch Church, Austin Friars Reformed City of London Dutch
Eglwys Gymraeg Canol Llundain (The Welsh Church of Central London) Baptist Westminster (Eastcastle Street) Welsh
Emmanuel Christian Fellowship Manor Park, Ilford, Barnet, Walthamstow, Newbury Park Tamil
Finnish Seamen's Church Lutheran Rotherhithe Finnish
Holy Trinity, Brook Green (Syriac Catholic congregation) Roman Catholic/Syriac Catholic Hammersmith Arabic, Aramaic
Japanese Anglican Church Anglican Ealing Japanese
Korean Church New Malden Korean
London Chinese Lutheran Church Lutheran Fitzrovia Chinese
Notre Dame de France Roman Catholic Leicester Square French
Our Lady of Hungary Roman Catholic Ealing Hungarian
Our Lady Mother of the Church Roman Catholic Ealing Polish
Our Lady of Czestochowa and Saint Casimir Roman Catholic Islington Polish
Polish Church of the Evangelist Roman Catholic Putney Polish
St Andrew Bobola Polish Church Roman Catholic Shepherd's Bush Polish
St Benet's Metropolitan Welsh Church Anglican City of London (London EC4) Welsh
St Boniface's German Church Roman Catholic Whitechapel German
St Casimir's Lithuanian Church Roman Catholic Cambridge Heath Lithuanian
St Catherine's Danish Church Lutheran Camden Town Danish
St David's Welsh Church Anglican Paddington Green Welsh
St Dunstan-in-the-West (Romanian Orthodox congregation) Romanian Orthodox City of London Romanian
St Martin-in-the-Fields (Anglican Chinese Congregation) Anglican Trafalgar Square Mandarin & Cantonese
St Olav's Norwegian Church Lutheran Rotherhithe Norwegian
St Peter's Italian Church Roman Catholic Clerkenwell Italian
St Sarkis Armenian Apostolic Kensington Armenian
St Sava Serbian Orthodox Church Serbian Orthodox Notting Hill Serbian
St Sophia's Cathedral Greek Orthodox Bayswater Greek
St Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Ham German
Tamil Church of God Palmers Green Tamil
Ulrika Eleonora Church Lutheran Marylebone Swedish

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