Historic churches · London
St. George's Church, Beckenham
In or near Shortlands.
St. George's Church, Beckenham — church in London Borough of Bromley, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Beckenham Junction · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit St. George's Church in Beckenham, you can take a train to Beckenham Junction, which is 0.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BR3 1AX. Entry to the church is free.
About
St. George's Church, Beckenham is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Designed by W. Gibbs Bartleet. Built in the Victorian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Wikidata describes it as: "church in London Borough of Bromley, UK". Coordinates: 51.4092°, -0.0247°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
St George's Church, Beckenham is the Church of England parish church of Beckenham, Greater London (until 1965, Kent). It is Grade II* listed. St George's Church is the principal parish church, and is in the centre of Beckenham. Originally medieval, it has been extensively rebuilt. It has a 13th-century timber lychgate that is said to be the oldest in England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St. George's Church is a Church of England parish church that welcomes visitors for worship and community activities. It offers various services throughout the week, including Holy Communion and Choral Evensong, and serves as a hub for social events and pastoral care in the Beckenham area.
From the Wikipedia article
St George's Church, Beckenham is the Church of England parish church of Beckenham, Greater London (until 1965, Kent). It is Grade II* listed. St George's Church is the principal parish church, and is in the centre of Beckenham. Originally medieval, it has been extensively rebuilt. It has a 13th-century timber lychgate that is said to be the oldest in England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The church was originally built in the twelfth century and survived as a humble medieval church until it was rebuilt between 1885 and 1887 as a “confident town church” by local architect W. Gibbs Bartleet in ragstone with ashlar dressing. The pinnacled southwest tower is the focal point of the High Street and was completed in 1902–1903. The church sustained damage in the Second World War as a result of two V-1 flying bombs, on 2 July and 27 July 1944. The modern stained glass was created between 1963 and 1966 by Thomas Freeth.
Architecture
The church is built in the Decorated style of the early 14th century. The most prominent feature is the tower, built in four stages with angle buttresses and terminating in an embattled parapet with pinnacles at the corners and also in the middle of each side.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.4092, -0.0247
- District
- Bromley
- Parish
- Bromley, unparished area
- Postcode
- BR3 1AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Beckenham and Penge
- Nearest railway station
- Beckenham Junction — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Monday to Friday 9.00am to 1.00pm; closed Saturday and Sunday
- Official site
- www.stgeorgesbeckenham.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7588107 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St George's Church, Beckenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Beckenham. - geograph.org.uk - 107703.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Lych Gate
Natural landmarks · 0.0 km
Beckenham
Chapels · 0.3 km
River Beck Stepping Stones
Waterfalls · 0.5 km
Odeon Cinema and Regal Ballroom
Theatres · 0.5 km
Odeon Cinema
Cinemas · 0.5 km
Beckenham War Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 0.6 km
Beckenham Place Park
Parks · 0.7 km
Kelsey Park
Country parks · 0.8 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Chinese Garage
Motorsport circuits · 1.2 km
Odeon Elmers End
Theatres · 1.7 km
Congregational Church
Historic churches · 1.8 km
Alexander Muirhead
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 5Chapels · London
Beckenham
Beckenham — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
📷 5Waterfalls · London
River Beck Stepping Stones
River Beck Stepping Stones — waterfall in england london.
📷 5Theatres · London
Odeon Cinema and Regal Ballroom
Odeon Cinema and Regal Ballroom in England London, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Public art & sculpture · London
Beckenham War Memorial
Beckenham War Memorial in England London, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near St. George's Church, Beckenham
Places to stay
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · London
South London Scout Centre
South London Scout Centre — a campsite in england london.
📷 5
📷 7Hotels · London
Hampton by Hilton London Croydon
Hampton by Hilton London Croydon — a hotel in england london. 3.5-star. Brand: Hampton.
📷 7Hotels · London
Premier Inn London Lewisham
Premier Inn London Lewisham — a hotel in england london. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 5
📷 7
📷 5More places in this region
📷 5Historic churches · London
Abney Park Chapel
Abney Park Chapel — grade II listed church in the London Borough of Hackney, England,UK.
📷 5
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Hallows Bread Street
All Hallows Bread Street — church in City of London, UK.
📷 5Historic churches · London
All Hallows Honey Lane
All Hallows Honey Lane — church in City of London, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is St. George's Church, Beckenham?
- St. George's Church, Beckenham is in London, United Kingdom (postcode BR3 1AX), in the parish of Bromley, unparished area.
- What is St. George's Church, Beckenham?
- St. George's Church, Beckenham — church in London Borough of Bromley, UK.
- How do I get to St. George's Church, Beckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BR3 1AX.
- Is St. George's Church, Beckenham a listed building?
- St. George's Church, Beckenham is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is St. George's Church, Beckenham free to visit?
- Yes, St. George's Church, Beckenham is free to enter.
- How do I get to St. George's Church, Beckenham?
- The nearest railway station is Beckenham Junction, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BR3 1AX.