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St Martin-in-the-Fields

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One of the Most Reviewed Churches in London


Address

Trafalgar Sq, London WC2N 4JJ, United Kingdom

Website

www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org

Contact

+44 20 7766 1100

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (3.7K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 7:30 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: 10 AM to 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 7 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 7 PM

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  • 5/5 Carolyn W. 1 year ago on Google
    I enjoyed a most unique experience at St. Martin-in-the-Fields when I decided on a whim to try the brass rubbing. I had just had a nice lunch at Cafe in the Crypt and the brass plates on display outside of the cafe caught my eye. I soon realized that I could make my own brass rubbing off a plate. There were several dozen to choose from, at different price points depending on size and complexity. A very pleasant young lady at the gift shop assisted me, and then carefully wrapped my brass rubbing when I had completed it. A truly unique souvenir of my visit to London.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tanveer A. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) They are very nice (Original) Wao very nice
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kim A. 1 year ago on Google
    What a beautiful place to visit. Such friendly and helpful staff/volunteers. I managed to get here just in Time for evening prayer, I was handed a bible with the correct passages already selected out for me. Wonderful prayers given. Was able to light a candle here. And sign the book for the late queen. Beautiful architecture. Such a humble place, busy but peaceful. Evening prayer lasted about 15 minutes at 4 o'clock Saturday.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Farnoosh B. 4 months ago on Google • 220 reviews
    Still elevated to the clouds of joy and mesmerized by the incredible talent of The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of London. Incredible performance on this Friday after Thanksgiving in St-Martin-in-the-Fields. We had front row seats. The intensity of the cellist and the top violinist will stay with me forever. Bravo a thousand times. Must must MUST experience.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John C. 1 year ago on Google
    We went for the summertime choir event. Outstanding music in an awesome venue. The acoustics are perfect for a musical event. And the environment and the architecture is to die for.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natasha B. 4 years ago on Google
    I went to one of the Bach Christmas Oratorio by candlelight and it was absolutely beautiful to see the church lit up on this way. What a wonderful atmosphere and such talented singers. I couldn't take any photos during the concert, obviously, but I took a few just after. Such a beautiful place, will definitely go back for one of the lunchtime concerts. The gift shop in the crypt downstairs is great as well- picked up a great book- definitely one to check out.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 JennySkyIsTheLimit 4 months ago on Google • 904 reviews
    🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿I have passed by it hundred of times and recently I visited a section of it with my lovely cousin a few days ago. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 St. Martin-in-the-Fields church dates back to 1222 (Norman times) , but the current building was actually completed in 1726. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 A cool “hidden” (not really hidden lol) crypt cafe where we felt like transporting back in time. A little creepy feeling but once I entered it quickly disappeared. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Interesting place to sit down, chat and relax while enjoying a nice and expensive cup of coffee under a unique crypt setting. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 The church is named after St. Martin of Tours, a 4th-century bishop known for his charity work. Hence the rich association of the church with charitable work. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 If you wonder why “in-the-Fields” part of the name. Well it is all because during its medieval all this was a countryside area just outside the city of London. The name “in-the-Fields” remains as a historical reference. BEAUTIFUL CHILLY DAY TO ENJOY LONDON EMBRACE THE WEATHER 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😂♥️

  • 5/5 Sudheera S. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture, well maintained building located neighbouring Trafalgar Square. Delicious hot food at reasonable prices. The structure of church hall is well suited to play/enjoy classical music. This place is an asset to the London city-centre.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex G. 6 months ago on Google
    Definitely visit St. Martin especially if it's for a concert. I recently came here to attend the Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight concert. Absolutely beautiful!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Xavier S. 7 months ago on Google
    St Martin In the field is located in the north east corner of Trafalgar Square. The closest underground stations are Charing cross and Leicester Square. Bus routes include; 3,6,9,11,12,13,15,23,24,29,53,87,88,91,139,159,176,453. If you are driving to St Martin please note the church is located within the Congestion Charging Zone. There is no parking on site but passengers can be dropped off at the adjacent Duncannon Street. St Martin In the field church can be entered using the steps in front of the church or via a ramp on the North side of the church. The Crypt can be accessed through a lift in the church and a glass entrance pavilion using the steps or a lift. St Martin In the field church only accept Contactless or Card payments in the Cafe,shop or Box Office. This is to help minimalise the potential spread of COVID through contact with cash. Most areas of St Martin have step free access. They also have a range of facilities to aid visitors with disabilities. Toilets suitable for wheelchair users and visitors with Buggies as well as Baby changing facilities are located in the Cafe, Crypt & Meeting Room area during opening hours. Guide Dogs are welcome and water is provided. Outstanding music and artists enrich the cultural life at the church with a series of outstanding classical concerts, Crypt lates (Jazz,Soul & Folk) Candlelight and Lunchtime Concerts along with popular Crypt Café,Gift shop & Lecture series. They also offer choral music and Artist development programs and there are opportunities to perform at St Martin,book a rehearsal space and join the Music Patrons Circle.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter R. 3 months ago on Google • 680 reviews New
    Concerts are a little special here. The church itself is over granduer with a basic structure of puritanism. The distinct far window is to behold is this the entrance to a portal. Candlelight concerts are not just candlelit, but have candles shattered about.

  • 5/5 Martha 2 months ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    I've gone here every year with my family to sing Christmas carols since as small as I can remember. Its lovely; I've never had a bad experience. Although I beg, PLEASE stop bringing new borns that cry the whole time, and put your phone on silent when you enter! The amount of times a beautiful song ends up having a notification sound in between or a young child crying is insane. As long as your child can sit down (and stand up sometimes) for 2 hours, they'll enjoy it. As for times other than Christmas, I'm not sure.. I don't go often then.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John O. 4 years ago on Google
    Pretty, historically significant, candlelight concert is nice
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon C. 2 years ago on Google
    Squidged into the northern corner of Trafalgar Square, with a compromised view of the magnificent frontage, and dominated by the bulk of the National Gallery. This is nonetheless one of the great renaissance churches of London. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend two concerts here, both were wonderful musical experiences - the Requiems by Fauré and Mozart. The Crypt is the setting for a decent cafe with a cloister vibe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DogLover72 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful building and the afternoon concerts are simply divine. I can't think of anything better than sitting there and listening the wonderful performances and letting them transcend over me. Thank you for a lovely time and brilliant concert!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ANA PEREZ F. 4 years ago on Google
    I LOVE your music and your tea.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Helga D. 4 years ago on Google
    The cafe in the crypt is quiet nice. They have a relatively large selection of food. The cakes tend to be pretty nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sandra E. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a lovely church next to Trafalgar Square that holds lunch time concerts. They also have a cafe in the crypt which is very popular
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 adamos s. 4 years ago on Google
    I attended the four seasons concert in this church. I really liked it and it suited well the baroque era music.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Benoit C. 4 years ago on Google
    Free concerts at least twice a week at 1pm. Classical and jazz music. A must in London
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Olurotimi O. 4 years ago on Google
    St Martins-in-Field is a Girls only Six Form School, with a high discipline for girls attendance. It's a Lambeth Council Government school. They rate high in good quality of educational standard.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr Jesica Mac L. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous building with lovely decor and marvellous acoustics if you can join for a service or for a concert you will enjoy the live music! I tad cold in winter
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Peter C. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome venue especially on a hot day. I loved the apple crumble I had. The employees were very friendly. Would have received 5 stars if the can of diet coke had not been £3.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Mark S. 6 months ago on Google
    Beautiful church. I wanted to look inside but they were about to start services, and was shooed out by a parishioner. Never new any Christian, Hebrew, or Muslim service being secret or as unwelcoming as this was. Weird. Although they have hired security, it looks like they need to procure some sanitation or have bins available for all the trash about. Sad.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angel F. 6 months ago on Google
    I attended I August for a concert by candelight Vivaldi, and it was a great experience. The church is an impressive building, and the event was well organised, and the orchestra was amazing. Will be attending more events. I got my tickets on the fever website !!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wendy L. 10 months ago on Google
    We came to the crypt to listen to live jazz in the evening. It's a small, intimate venue with a small bar. I recommend booking in advance for concerts.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A V (. 9 months ago on Google
    Strategically located in Trafalgar Square, it’s a small Neó-classical building with historical attribution to the 13th century. Then there was a re-build by Henry VIII, torn down around/after James I, and then this current building erected during George I’s reign. It’s a simple structure but has been in use since it’s erecting in 1726. Today, it is most famous for its lunch time concerts🎼🎼🎼. And it has billed itself as “church of the ever open door”. A uniquely modern take is a restaurant in its crypt.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 macedonboy 5 years ago on Google
    This church is probably best known for it's prominent location in London situated right across from Trafalgar Square and the National Portrait Gallery as well has being only 10 minutes walk from Leicester Square. It's supposed to be the parish church of the royal family, making it another draw. There's a lot of history related to the church dating all the way back to Roman times, so it's worth taking the guided tour. The cafe is also interesting, as it's location in the church crypt. I especially liked the clear glass window with it's peculiarly shaped mullions behind the alter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robin D. W. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved! I attended a candlelit concert on a Friday night after dinner in the crypt. The concert was great, highly recommend! The cafe in the crypt is cool to checkout whether you eat there, or not. The food was good and reasonably priced. You can grab a pint before the show and/or during intermission. It's essentially a cafeteria, so if you're looking for a fancier meal, this isn't it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steve B. 4 years ago on Google
    A surprising find from a building you walk past every time you visit Trafalgar Square. An amazing building in itself with great use of its historic catacombs, now a quality cafe and music venue. Definitely worth a visit both historically or for a rest and rehydration stop.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Nil R. 3 months ago on Google • 390 reviews New
    I went to have a coffee with a friend. It was lovely to eat and drink. Prices not high. Was really busy,queue for the food,but was worth.

  • 4/5 I L (. 1 month ago on Google • 85 reviews New
    Went for the Life light display, it was short and sweet. Could have been longer, and more light shows, especially as we queued for over half an hour. Still nice though.

  • 5/5 Liesel T. 3 weeks ago on Google • 73 reviews New
    Love the lunchtime concerts at St Martin's! The acoustics are great. And the Crypt is an excellent place to have lunch before or after.

  • 5/5 Rose C. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing church!

  • 4/5 Paul G. 3 years ago on Google
    No lunch menu.

  • 5/5 Zaff Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic Neoclassical design on a site where a church has stood on the site since 410AD

  • 5/5 Kevin E. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church with amazing choirs, right in the heart of London.

  • 4/5 Mike H. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent acoustics for a small ensemble of stringed instruments Just a little cold by the end! But it isn't spring quite yet!

  • 5/5 stella y. 2 years ago on Google
    We have attended Vivaldi's violin concert. The atmosphere was great. Definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Monica A. 1 year ago on Google
    I came to see the London Mozart Players play Vivaldi's Four Seasons. The venue is spacious & cool, which made it comfortable & pleasant to relax & enjoy the performance.

  • 4/5 Cliff H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place to listen to music

  • 5/5 Fred R. 3 years ago on Google
    Very welcoming one, Great location!

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    St. Martin-in-the-Fields with Neoclassical design by James Gibbs and completed in 1726 is a very famous landmark with quite a history to read about and experience directly when visiting Trafalgar Square …the church is a very prominent feature in the expansive Trafalgar Square area..there are many concerts that are performed at this very special church location…as one enters this historical church site , the rich history back to the medieval period can be reflected upon…there is a courtyard behind the church that has a cafe providing a relaxing experience…

  • 5/5 Mark N. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful baroque church and the perfect location for a Christmas concert.

  • 5/5 yubrajyb 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful atmosphere, and surrounded by lovely city

  • 3/5 Rob E. 3 years ago on Google
    Disappointed with very limited range of food. When soup finally arrived it was barely warm

  • 4/5 Ian H. 3 years ago on Google
    Cup of tea in the crypt. Great place to get a breather walking around London.

  • 5/5 HL C. 3 years ago on Google
    George Orwell's 1984

  • 5/5 Mayte G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Church in a privileged enclave in the same Trafalgar Square! (Original) Iglesia en un privilegiado enclave en la misma Trafalgar Square!

  • 3/5 Danyal I. 3 years ago on Google
    Dity

  • 4/5 M R. 8 months ago on Google
    Visited to see a musical show in the crypt. A lovely venue, good acoustics and excellent show. Be careful when booking as lots of very restricted views due to the pillars. Beautifully renovated.

  • 5/5 Cristian G. 7 months ago on Google
    We got tickets for one of their candlelight concerts during summer time and it was brilliant. The concert lasted for 1 hour and it felt quite unique, the Vivaldi/Handel and Bach music was tremendously well played and the atmosphere was just excellent to enjoy a different evening in one of Londons most emblematic churches

  • 5/5 Nettie P. 3 years ago on Google
    Perhaps my favourite church always supposing the homeless, good causes and wonderful concerts.

  • 5/5 Christina B. 3 years ago on Google
    is an English Anglican church at the north-east corner of Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, London. It is dedicated to Saint Martin of Tours. There has been a church on the site since at least the medieval period. It was at that time located in the farmlands and fields beyond the London wall, when it was awarded to Westminster Abbey for oversight.

  • 5/5 Deb F. 3 years ago on Google
    Each time I’m in London, I stop in St. Martin in the Fields in the heart of the city to sit and listen to the beautiful music being rehearsed, admire the beauty of this exquisite church, descend to the historic crypt, visit the elaborate gift shop, and then enjoy a delicious cup of coffee and breakfast in the cafe. A trip to London would not be complete without a stop for spiritual growth at my favorite landmark.

  • 4/5 Darren O. 3 years ago on Google
    A great place for a quiet coffee, such a shame it's not so busy due to Covid.

  • 5/5 Natalie G. 3 months ago on Google • 20 reviews New
    So pleased I finally booked to see the festive carols. Glorious, singers were amazing. Bit disappointed as no 'Carol of bells' as favourite Carol. Beautiful performance stunning.

  • 5/5 Dianne M. 3 years ago on Google
    Three back to back Christmas Concerts...a fabulous night in! Best value ever and a real treat to be able to watch again. Thank you all who made it happen...I know where I’ll be giving this Christmas!

  • 5/5 Our Family A. 3 years ago on Google
    We enjoyed doing the brass rubbings as a family.

  • 3/5 Altaf K. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice coffee shop in the yard with not _totally_ rip-off prices, but it should be free to sit there anyway.

  • 5/5 Юлия �. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful church. Some kind of unusual central window. You can come here just to sit and even get to the concert rehearsal. To the left of the entrance is the entrance to the cafe (basement) and the gallery. The food is budget. There is a menu of the day that is beneficial to take. (Original) Красивая церковь. Какое-то необычное центральное окно. Сюда можно прийти просто посидеть и даже попасть на репетицию концерта. Слева от входа находится вход в кафе (полуподвал) и галерею. Еда бюджетная. Есть меню дня, которое выгодно брать.

  • 5/5 franco p. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not the church but the crypt is excellent both as a place and as a restaurant (Original) Non la chiesa ma la cripta è ottima sia come luogo che come ristorante

  • 4/5 Bruno S. 3 years ago on Google
    Cool landmark, some nice gospel concerts inside

  • 5/5 Anne G. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for an excellent lunch

  • 5/5 Marcus F. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice church.

  • 3/5 roope-ville 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Einiinhieno (Original) Einiinhieno

  • 5/5 Antonio Vergara B. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An icon. A mythical church where listening to concerts is a real delight. (Original) Un icono. Una iglesia mítica donde escuchar conciertos es una auténtica delicia.

  • 5/5 Rodrigo V. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Candlelight concerts on Tuesdays! (Original) Concertos à luz de velas às terças!

  • 5/5 Julian S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Cute (Original) Lindo

  • 1/5 Gary C. 3 years ago on Google
    Poor

  • 4/5 Dominic L. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful church in the heart of London with great classical concerts.

  • 4/5 María Eugenia V. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing acustic and really well performed concert. A bit concerned because several people weren't wearing mask,even when at the ticket they ask you to use it.

  • 4/5 Simon D. 3 years ago on Google
    Too many people fail to enter this iconic and popular church and instead just admire it while passing to or from Trafalgar square, or go down to the Crypt (which is worth doing, but not at the expense of seeing the church itself. This is an Anglican church which takes it's name from Saint Martin of Tours. (It was originally a Roman Catholic church) built in the early 18th century. Designed by James Gibbs in a neoclassical style. This church has been used in several films, including Notting Hill amongst others. Due to it's location, it is the official parish church for both 10 Downing St. and the Royal family. It is well known for it's music program of concerts.

  • 5/5 helen r. 2 years ago on Google
    Great music and easily accessible venue. The orchestra was superb.

  • 4/5 AKA N. 3 years ago on Google
    Pretty old church. I was there for a lecture so can't comment about the religious aspects. The Social Distancing seems to have been done well.

  • 5/5 Russell N. 2 years ago on Google
    Open air concerts behind the church are lovely!

  • 5/5 Gina D. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous classically styled church featuring fantastic small concerts. Wonderful experience. Hope I can return!

  • 5/5 Michael H. 2 years ago on Google
    We went to the Vivaldi candlelight concert and have to say the experience was amazing and because it it is quite a small event it felt very personal and i would highly recommend going. The staff especially in the Crypt were fantastic and not just helpful but super friendly. A perfect evening and already looking at going again. Thanks so much.

  • 5/5 Nicola O. 2 years ago on Google
    It was so lovely to be able to enjoy a sublime musical experience here again. St Martin's is literally the best church in London if not the world! I'm so pleased the cafe is open again, and hopefully they will soon be serving their full range of delicious food again. Their hot puddings with custard are definitely the best desserts in central London. One of the things I love most is the contrast between the space outside the church and inside. Especially on a Friday night with the screams of inebriated folks and the merry sirens of the police folk in juxtaposition with the professional musicians inside.

  • 4/5 Mike O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great value, great service, very average bagel. The bun didn't taste fresh. Either toast and prep them to order or change suppliers.

  • 5/5 Serie A. 2 years ago on Google
    You will love this café in such an original setting under the church. Great cakes, better to come 5-6 pm for cake and coffee

  • 4/5 Adam W. 2 years ago on Google
    We met some friends here for hot chocolate and cake. These items were on par, not the best I've had but still very tasty. The atmosphere was fairly unique and a good way to get out of the hustle and bustle of central London. The price reflected the location, but went to a good cause. Overall, I'd return here if I were in the area.

  • 5/5 robert l. 2 years ago on Google
    Great cafe in the crypt. Lovely coffee. Well worth popping in.

  • 5/5 Sam B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great venue for concerts


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    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
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