Temple Church

Welcome to the historic and beautiful Temple Church, built by the Knights Templarand London's Jerusalem since the 12th century, birthplace of Magna Carta and home to some of the finest church music in Britain.

City of London, Greater London

Opening times

Visiting hours Monday to Fridays 10am to 4pm.
Services are listed on our website.

Address

Temple
City of London
Greater London
EC4Y 7BB

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51.513437, -0.1098593

How to get here

The church lies between Fleet Street and the River Thames, and is less than a five-minute walk from the nearest tube station, Temple (on the District and Circle Lines). Pedestrian access is via Inner Temple Lane, off Fleet Street and directly south from Chancery Lane. 

The Temple Church is one of the most historic and beautiful churches in London. Here are 800 years of history: from the Crusaders in the 12th century, through the turmoil of the Reformation and the founding father of Anglican theology, to some of the most famous church music in London every week.

The church was built by the Knights Templar, the order of crusading monks founded to protect pilgrims on their way to and from Jerusalem in the 12th century. The church is in two parts: the Round and the Chancel. The Round Church was consecrated in 1185 by the patriarch of Jerusalem. It was designed to recall the holiest place in the Crusaders’ world: the circular Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. 

The Temple Church lies ‘off street’ between Fleet Street and the River Thames, in an oasis of ancient buildings, courtyards and gardens. The church is generally open Mon-Fri but we are also a popular venue for concrets and other events. If you are planning a visit, please check the church's opening times and schedule on our website.

We look forward to welcoming you here soon.

  • Captivating architecture

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Magnificent memorials

  • National heritage here

  • Social heritage stories

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Bus stop within 100m

  • Café within 500m

  • Church shop or souvenirs

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Non-accessible toilets in church

  • Parking within 250m

  • Steps to enter the church or churchyard

  • Train station within 250m

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Choral Evensong at 6pm every Wednesday; Communion every Thursday at 1pm and Sunday at 8.15am; Choral Mattins every Sunday at 11.15am.

  • Church of England

Contact information

See our website for contact details.

Church website

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Temple Church, City of London

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