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St John Priory Church

Tourist attraction Museum Church

👍 Great little secret garden. Lots of history here so worth stopping to read the little snippets around the place. Lovely maintained garden. People often mention garden, history, visit,


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St John's Sq, London EC1V 4JJ, United Kingdom

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4.70 (76 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 Chris H. 1 year ago on Google • 112 reviews
    Great little secret garden. Lots of history here so worth stopping to read the little snippets around the place. Lovely maintained garden.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 jeff b. 7 years ago on Google • 1972 reviews
    The rebuilt Order's chapel is all tasteful understatement but it's the evocative 12th.Century crypt that will linger longer. The small 'cloistered' garden a delight and worthy diversion and drift from the daily grind. Admission is free and donations welcome.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mark G. 5 years ago on Google • 639 reviews
    Very historic spot, worth half an hour. And free too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 J. E. B. 4 years ago on Google • 471 reviews
    This might be a cool spot, but our tour was kind of awful. The guide was on the older side and rambled endlessly. The tour ran over, and there was no way to leave early. By the time we finished even really interesting things were lamentably boring because of how tired we were of the rambling.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dave C. 6 years ago on Google • 457 reviews
    The area is particularly led with history. It's a hidden part of London well worth a visit. A well maintained garden a great space to relax.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G. B. 8 months ago on Google • 161 reviews
    Part of the Order of St John, the historic site, this is the medicinal garden. Absolutely beautiful and would be great to visit with families
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bitu W. 4 years ago on Google
    Quiet and relaxing church yard. Good for a bit of quiet time
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith R. 4 years ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Beautiful quiet garden filled with medicinal herbs. Interesting museum, the Knights of Saint John left Jerusalem went to Rhodes and then had to settle in Malta which was besieged by the Ottoman Empire
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shirley P. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely Church. Steeped in history. Visited the Crypt under the Church also nice garden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jody F. 1 year ago on Google • 444 reviews
    Beautiful quiet historic gardens, tranquil and well maintained. Very interesting history displays on the walls

  • 5/5 Chris von C. 5 years ago on Google • 223 reviews
    A very unusual church, very worthwhile. The small garden at its side sports the probably most beautiful olive tree in all of London.

  • 5/5 Olwen D. 1 year ago on Google • 122 reviews
    Loved it here and the small garden is beautiful

  • 5/5 Wendy H. 4 years ago on Google • 81 reviews
    A wonderful haven amidst the busy-ness of London. If you have spare time and want a quiet spot to contemplate, respectful of the beautuful surrounds then this is the place.

  • 4/5 Andrea M. 4 years ago on Google • 50 reviews
    Only visited the garden area for a pop up Fentimans bar and collage club event. Enjoyed the collage event and stayed on afterwards to enjoy the sunshine and seeing friends and drank a mocktail. The church history looked interesting from the display boards in the hallway. Would like to visit again

  • 5/5 Colin M. 3 years ago on Google
    Honored to recieve MStJ, lovely grounds.

  • 4/5 Stephen H. 3 years ago on Google
    A hidden little garden, should you wish to take a step away from the busy world.

  • 4/5 David Y. 4 years ago on Google
    A cool halfway hidden relaxing location for after a long day of touring

  • 5/5 Rebecca L. 6 years ago on Google
    I like their 12th century crypt. I learnt a lot of things from a member of staff from the museum.

  • 5/5 Colin L. 6 years ago on Google
    You must visit the Norman crypt

  • 5/5 Lisa l. 6 years ago on Google
    Lovely place and rich in history...don't for get to visit the museum of St John Ambulance.

  • 5/5 Suzanne S. 6 years ago on Google
    Fabulous place

  • 5/5 Ladi D. 6 years ago on Google
    Great location for city workers

  • 4/5 Rodrigo Domínguez G. 6 years ago on Google
    A must visit during Clerkenwell Design Week Event

  • 4/5 David G. 5 years ago on Google
    Rich in history also vist the museum of the order of St john

  • 5/5 Alvo von C. 5 years ago on Google
    The garden is very nice.

  • 3/5 Juliette L. 4 years ago on Google
    The actual museum was more interesting but the guided tour was informative.

  • 5/5 Anne F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nicely maintained garden and building. Friendly reception. Parking in the vicinity is slightly more difficult. (Original) Mooi onderhouden tuin en gebouw. Vriendelijke ontvangst. Parkeren in de nabijheid is iets moeilijker.

  • 5/5 Margaret M. 4 years ago on Google
    A peaceful gem of a garden

  • 5/5 Cansu �. 4 years ago on Google
    such a pretty garden

  • 5/5 IRA M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit and also free entrance


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