Museums · London
Church of St Mary, Lambeth
In or near City of Westminster.
Church of St Mary, Lambeth — former church in Lambeth, London. Currently part of Garden Museum.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North · 0.7 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Church of St Mary in Lambeth, the nearest railway station is Lambeth North, located 0.7 km away. Admission is paid, and the site is wheelchair accessible. The postcode for sat-nav is SE1 7LB.
About
Church of St Mary, Lambeth is a museum in London. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. It sits within the Vauxhall and Camberwell Green parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.7 km away. Postcode area SE1.
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Heritage listing
Details LAMBETH ROAD SE1 1. (north side) 5023 Church of St Mary TQ 3079 2/606 19.10.51 II* 2. Tower of 1377 repaired in 1834-5. Four stages and battlemented parapet; south-east octagonal turret. Nave, south porch and north aisle of 1851-2 by P C Hardwick in C14 style with flamboyant traceried windows. Coursed rubble with freestone dressings. Two early C16 recessed tomb-chests in chancel, and several C18 and early C19 memorial tablets in aisles. Deconsecrated. Within the churchyard C18 and C19 classical tombs. Listing NGR: TQ3059779013 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 204420 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
The Garden Museum is the only museum in Britain dedicated to gardens, where history, nature, and creativity converge. Visitors can explore a peaceful courtyard, a community garden, and an archive preserving the works of prominent British garden designers.
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Place summary
The Church of St Mary is located in Lambeth, London, within an unparished area. It is a Grade II* listed building, notable for its architectural significance. The church serves as a museum, showcasing its historical and cultural importance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4950, -0.1201
- District
- Lambeth
- Parish
- Lambeth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SE1 7LB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Vauxhall and Camberwell Green
- Phone
- 020 7401 8865
- Nearest railway station
- Lambeth North — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Mon – Sun 10am – 5pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- www.gardenmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17552830 (CC0)
- commons: Saint Mary-at-Lambeth (6265732043).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Church of St Mary, Lambeth?
- Church of St Mary, Lambeth is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SE1 7LB), in the parish of Lambeth, unparished area.
- What is Church of St Mary, Lambeth?
- Church of St Mary, Lambeth — former church in Lambeth, London. Currently part of Garden Museum.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Lambeth?
- The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SE1 7LB.
- Is Church of St Mary, Lambeth a listed building?
- Church of St Mary, Lambeth is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Church of St Mary, Lambeth?
- The nearest railway station is Lambeth North, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SE1 7LB.