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Church of Saint Magnus-the-Martyr

Tourist attraction Church Anglican church

👍👍 Until recently, this was my regular place of worship in central London. Beautiful church, architecture and a wealth of statues and other adornments. Sunday worship is at 11am and, Covid restrictions permitting, is a sung Solemn or High Mass using traditional language, with all ceremonies, carried ou... People often mention church, London, Bridge, model, bridge, history, beautiful,


Address

Lower Thames St, London EC3R 6DN, United Kingdom

Website

www.stmagnusmartyr.org.uk

Contact

+44 20 7626 4481

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (168 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 AM to 3 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 10 AM to 3 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 3 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 3 PM

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  • 5/5 Nick J. 3 years ago on Google • 54 reviews
    Until recently, this was my regular place of worship in central London. Beautiful church, architecture and a wealth of statues and other adornments. Sunday worship is at 11am and, Covid restrictions permitting, is a sung Solemn or High Mass using traditional language, with all ceremonies, carried out by a highly competent serving team. A small but well formed choir sing the Mass settings which are different each week. Prior to Covid putting an end to such things, there was a lively and convivial after-Mass gathering either in the Crypt or in the small outdoor garden, at which food and drink was always offered. Hopefully this will return if and when Lockdown restrictions are lifted. The Clergy team are genuinely welcoming and friendly, without being over-bearing. Weekday Low Masses are currently on Tuesdays to Fridays but during the day only, reflecting the demographic of the parish. If you are looking for perfectly executed High Anglo-Catholic worship in central London, you would be hard pressed to find better than this.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marek B. 4 years ago on Google
    Church is located in the area where all people crossing the OLD London Bridge used to enter the City, as an additional attraction - 4 metre long model of the old London Bridge is on display indoor. Open to visitors on Tuesday to Friday 10am to 4pm. Worth visiting, just two min walk from Monument underground station.
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Orestis -. 9 months ago on Google • 423 reviews
    There are several references to the church in literature, such as in Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens and in the poem The Waste Land by T. S. Eliot.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Commuter C. 5 years ago on Google
    Like all of the City churches, this is another haven of peace and tranquillity, despite being next to a very busy trunk road. It is steeped in history, thought to date from at least the 12th century, but the present church is a Wren church dating from 1676 having been rebuilt after the Great Fire of London 1666. The church sat on the approach road to the Old London Bridge (demolished 1831) for 600 years , with pedestrian access to the bridge gained though the archways under its tower. There is a model of the Old London Bridge inside the church, and some masonry in the churchyard possibly from that bridge too. Attached to one of the arches of the tower is an ancient wooden pile, from a Roman Quay that was located near this site. There is an information plaque about excavation of this Roman quay, on the opposite side of the road, up on the high-walk bridge.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 D A. 8 months ago on Google • 89 reviews
    Gorgeous church hidden in the heart of the city, very welcoming and stunning inside. Visited the church to take part in the Wrenathalon event. So close to monument and other sites within the city. Free to enter
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeff P. 6 months ago on Google • 73 reviews
    I didn’t go inside the church however this archway is the entrance to the original London Bridge
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christopher J K. 11 months ago on Google • 356 reviews
    A very beautiful church. Visited Tuesday of Holy Week, so as customary statutes and icons where veiled. However this did not distract from the beauty of the church.

  • 5/5 Katrin K. 4 months ago on Google • 136 reviews
    Their opening hours are a bit different be aware of that. For example Tuesday to Friday they’re open from 10 to 12 and then from 1 they’re open again. So there’s an hour break there. This church is beautiful and there’s quite a bit of history in it too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica 4 years ago on Google
    Unassuming from the outside, it is actually a lovely little church. It is very peaceful inside and the smell of incense lingers, adding to the atmosphere. I am not a believer, but I like its serenity.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cem E. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice historical church. Right by the entrance you see the oldest wood in London. In the church itself you see an ancient fire brigade car as well as a mofel of the London Bridge, which is fascinating. The church was burnt down in the fire and was rebuilt. You can also see a model of St. Magnus, saint of Vikings. He wears a helm with horns whereas Vikings didnot wear that. Nice spot to see if you are interested in history.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Dianne K. 1 year ago on Google
    Entered the narthex to find the model. I did not want to enter the sanctuary to search and disturb anyone. I quietly and politely asked the priest where the model was. He sarcastically replied, “Can’t find it! It’s the biggest thing in the church.” He turned his back on me and walked away. His reply was dismissive and hurtful. I have found in my 79 years that some Christians are less Christian than others.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John S. 2 months ago on Google • 238 reviews New
    Didn't go in but the history outside is amazing. This is the entrance to old London bridge and also has a piece of Roman dock, all this next to the monument to the great fire of London

  • 5/5 Francesco Bola T. 4 months ago on Google • 122 reviews
    The model that reconstructs the ancient London Bridge is beautiful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matt C. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful Wren church with over a 1000 years of history. In the grounds are remains of the medieval London Bridge. Inside a model of this bridge with its houses etc. Churches are more than religious buildings, they are our past.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Azeem A. 4 months ago on Google • 26 reviews
    Very interesting fragment of London's Roman history just when you enter.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken M. 1 year ago on Google • 23 reviews
    Beautiful church with an amazing model of the old London Bridge on which I played and picked pockets many times in my youth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin T. 4 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful church! Its not imposing from the outside but inside is magnificent. It is also the home to a lovely model of the old London Bridge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 DJ 4 months ago on Google • 65 reviews
    Didn’t get a chance to go inside but we saw the remains of medieval (original) London Bridge!

  • 5/5 Andrew K J. 1 month ago on Google • 44 reviews New
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Kimberly S. 1 month ago on Google • 30 reviews New
    Wow!! Roman piece of a pier!! Not necessary for the church to be open to see it either.

  • 5/5 Benny S. 11 months ago on Google • 27 reviews
    Beautiful historic church. Well worth a visit. I visited the church a week apart. It's a tourist church but has services & the 2nd week the effigies were covered in purple for Lent

  • 5/5 jeff b. 5 years ago on Google
    This Grade I Listed, Wren church, a wealth of historic associations, irrevocably linked with London Bridge and for over 600 years effectively the gateway to London. Now sentinel to long forgotten bygone eras. A graceful interior inclined to the baroque, a complement of distinctive accoutrements, historic organ and fascinating ‘supplementary’ objects. Gentle aesthetics here, richly evocative and unreservedly recommended.

  • 5/5 Henrietta L. 2 years ago on Google
    A beautiful spot to be one with the lord. Sadly haven't visited in a while but will come back as soon as I can.

  • 4/5 Marian R. 9 months ago on Google
    Peace in all the madness of a bustling City. A real gem. I am now on a quest to visit more London Churchs. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Michael A. 2 years ago on Google
    An interesting Christopher Wren church with an amazing model of the old London bridge ( 2 versions before the current one) There are also remains of the previous bridge in the courtyard. The previous bridge is in Arizona.

  • 3/5 Katerina S. 3 years ago on Google
    After climbing up the 311 stairs of Sir Christopher Wren's monument to the Great Fire of London, then going down to the church he designed..St. Magnus the Martyr is a "must see"

  • 5/5 Neil M. 1 month ago on Google • 22 reviews New
    Host is a great cafe

  • 5/5 Ann B. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful interior amazing model of the medieval London Bridge.


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