Historic churches · London
St Martin-in-the-Fields
In or near London.
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
St Martin-in-the-Fields is located in Westminster, London, with the nearest railway station being Charing Cross, just 0.1 km away. Admission is free, and the site is wheelchair accessible. You can use the postcode WC2N 4JH for sat-nav directions.
About
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a historic church in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1722. Designed by James Gibbs. Built in the Georgian architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Affiliated with Anglicanism. Named after Martin of Tours. Address: http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q129143. Coordinates: 51.5089°, -0.1269°.
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Heritage listing
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a Church of England parish church at the north-east corner of Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, London. Dedicated in honour of Saint Martin of Tours, there has been a church on the site since at least the medieval period. This location, at that time, was farmlands and fields beyond the London wall. St Martin's became a principal parish church west of the old City in the early modern period as Westminster's population grew. When its medieval and Jacobean structure was found to be near failure, the present building was constructed in an influential neoclassical design by James Gibbs in 1722–1726.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a historic church located near Trafalgar Square, known for its vibrant congregation and cultural initiatives. Visitors can attend various services, concerts, and community events throughout the week.
From the Wikipedia article
St Martin-in-the-Fields is a Church of England parish church at the north-east corner of Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, London. Dedicated in honour of Saint Martin of Tours, there has been a church on the site since at least the medieval period. This location, at that time, was farmlands and fields beyond the London wall. St Martin's became a principal parish church west of the old City in the early modern period as Westminster's population grew. When its medieval and Jacobean structure was found to be near failure, the present building was constructed in an influential neoclassical design by James Gibbs in 1722–1726. The church is one of the visual anchors adding to the open-urban space around Trafalgar Square.
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Background
Visiting
Being in a prominent central London location, the exterior of the church building frequently appears in films, including Notting Hill and Enigma, and television programmes, including Doctor Who and Sherlock. References to the church take place in the following novels: References to the church occur in the following poems: The St Mary's Church in Pune is designed in the style of St Martin's. The church may be the St Martin's referred to in the nursery rhyme known as Oranges and Lemons.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5089, -0.1269
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- WC2N 4JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Established
- 1722
- Nearest railway station
- Charing Cross — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday 8.30am – 1pm, Tuesday 8.30am – 5pm, Wednesday 8.30am – 7.30pm, Thursday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm, Sunday 9am – 6pm
- Official site
- www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q1335201 (CC0)
- wikipedia: St Martin-in-the-Fields (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: St martin in the fields exterior.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin-in-the-Fields?
- St Martin-in-the-Fields is in London, United Kingdom (postcode WC2N 4JH), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is St Martin-in-the-Fields?
- St Martin-in-the-Fields is a historic church in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Martin-in-the-Fields?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WC2N 4JH.
- When was St Martin-in-the-Fields built?
- Built or established in 1722. Designed by James Gibbs.
- Is St Martin-in-the-Fields a listed building?
- St Martin-in-the-Fields is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is St Martin-in-the-Fields free to visit?
- Yes, St Martin-in-the-Fields is free to enter.
- How do I get to St Martin-in-the-Fields?
- The nearest railway station is Charing Cross, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WC2N 4JH.