Historic churches · London
St Botolph's Aldgate
In or near City of London.
St Botolph's Aldgate — church in the City of London.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Aldgate · 0.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
St Botolph's Aldgate is located in the City of London, postcode EC3N 1AB, and is nearest to Aldgate station, which is 0 km away. Entry to the church is free, but please note that it is not wheelchair accessible.
About
St Botolph's Aldgate is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1101. Designed by George Dance the Elder. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in the City of London". Coordinates: 51.5139°, -0.0761°.
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Heritage listing
St Botolph's Aldgate is a Church of England parish church in the City of London and also, as it lies outside the line of the city's former eastern walls, a part of the East End of London. The church served the ancient parish of St Botolph without Aldgate which included the extramural Portsoken Ward of the City of London, as well as East Smithfield which is outside the City. The full name of the church is St Botolph without Aldgate and Holy Trinity Minories and it is sometimes known simply as Aldgate Church. The ecclesiastical parish was united with that of the Church of Holy Trinity, Minories, in 1899. The current 18th-century church building is made of brick with stone quoins and window casings.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Botolph's Aldgate is a welcoming church located in the heart of Aldgate, part of the Inclusive Church network. Visitors can find a space for rest, reflection, and prayer, and are invited to attend various services and community activities throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
St Botolph's Aldgate is a Church of England parish church in the City of London and also, as it lies outside the line of the city's former eastern walls, a part of the East End of London. The church served the ancient parish of St Botolph without Aldgate which included the extramural Portsoken Ward of the City of London, as well as East Smithfield which is outside the City. The full name of the church is St Botolph without Aldgate and Holy Trinity Minories and it is sometimes known simply as Aldgate Church. The ecclesiastical parish was united with that of the Church of Holy Trinity, Minories, in 1899. The current 18th-century church building is made of brick with stone quoins and window casings. The tower is square with an obelisk spire.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5139, -0.0761
- District
- City of London
- Parish
- City of London, unparished area
- Postcode
- EC3N 1AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- 020 7932 1224
- Established
- 1101
- Nearest railway station
- Aldgate — 0 km
- Opening
- Mondays 09.30-17.00, Tuesdays to Thursdays 09.00-17.00, Fridays 11.00-15.00
- Official site
- www.stbotolphs.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7592684 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Botolph's Aldgate (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St. Botolph Aldgate 1.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Botolph's Aldgate?
- St Botolph's Aldgate is in London, United Kingdom (postcode EC3N 1AB), in the parish of City of London, unparished area.
- What is St Botolph's Aldgate?
- St Botolph's Aldgate — church in the City of London.
- How do I get to St Botolph's Aldgate?
- The nearest railway station is Aldgate, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EC3N 1AB.
- When was St Botolph's Aldgate built?
- Built or established in 1101. Designed by George Dance the Elder.
- Is St Botolph's Aldgate a listed building?
- St Botolph's Aldgate is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Botolph's Aldgate free to visit?
- Yes, St Botolph's Aldgate is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Botolph's Aldgate?
- The nearest railway station is Aldgate, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EC3N 1AB.