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Holy Sepulchre Church

Tourist attraction Church Anglican church

17th-century church hosting regular concerts, the burial place of Captain Smith of Pocahontas fame. People often mention church,


Address

Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2DQ, United Kingdom

Website

hsl.church

Contact

+44 20 7236 1145

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (195 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: 10:30 to 11:30 am
  • Monday: 11 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Thursday: 8:30 am to 2:30 pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: Closed

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Christopher J K. 1 year ago on Google
    Known as the musicians church, but equally the memorial chapel to the Fusiliers. The church is a peaceful and quiet place on a busy main road. It is poignant as the resting place of the various battalion flags of the Fusiliers where many hang and some in a state of deterioration but still bearing witness. The church is also the burial place of Woods the founder of the Proms at The Royal Albert Hall. And Capt John Smith.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 PW 8 months ago on Google
    The Royal Fusiliers Remembrance Garden in the grounds of the church is a small oasis of peace and worth visiting if passing. "Lest We Forget".
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mar K. 4 months ago on Google
    Tea and tranquility. Yes they do serve tea. A beautiful interior dating back to the 12th century. Connections to Virginia, USA. An opportunity to sit and contemplate in peace. No entry fee but donations welcome. Wheelchair acess. Opposite City Thameslink Station . A little hidden gem.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 AJ “Tone” C. 1 year ago on Google
    St Sepulchre’s has a significant role in the history of London's infamous Newgate prison. (Originally sited where the Central Criminal Court of England sits on the corner of 'Old Bailey' across the street). The church clock was used to mark the time until prisoner executions. The priest of St. Sepulchre’s would walk to Newgate prison, to visit the prisoners to be executed, offer last rights and the opportunity to repent their sins and pray with them. When the cart taking the prisoner to his execution passed by St. Sepulchre’s church, the priest would once again appear, toll the bells, and pray for the passing condemned criminal.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Markdavin O. 5 months ago on Google
    Wonderful church, friendly staff. The Byrd Ensemble holds an annual Renaissance course every summer and in 2023 we presented our final concert at Holy Sepulchre. It was very easy to book our concert. They were responsive and friendly, and even gave us complimentary sandwiches! The venue price is reasonable especially give its location. Highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Fernanda L. 9 months ago on Google
    Attended the Summer Music Festival and it was brilliant! Thanks for promoting such events

  • 4/5 Nazelde I. 4 months ago on Google
    We were at holy sepulchre church for the Brandenburg choral festival concert. Nice ambient, but limited service, although tickets said there will be food and drinks.

  • 4/5 peter s. 4 months ago on Google
    Great concert venue. This is known as the musicians' church. There is a memorial to Henry Wood here, and some interesting stained glass.

  • 5/5 Chris Y. 5 months ago on Google
    We popped in for evensong, what a treat! The vicar chatted to us at the end of the service & offered a glass of wine! We came away wishing that we lived closer to enable us to attend more regularly. A very kind & welcoming church, and such beautiful voices, thankyou

  • 5/5 Demo M. 9 months ago on Google
    The greatest choir I have ever heard. Evensong was fantastic, with wonderful prayerful environment.

  • 5/5 Penny H. 9 months ago on Google
    I'm grateful for the church's outreach programs, making a significant positive impact on the local community.

  • 5/5 Mervyn N. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful old and historic church which I'm pleased to say openly welcomes tourists.

  • 5/5 Lisa E. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful church. Lovely stained glass windows. Huge pillars and any more architectural features

  • 5/5 Dr Colin M. 6 months ago on Google
    It is a beautiful church. I was there for a musical event and was pleased to be able to see the memorial to Sir Henry Wood, the founder of The Proms

  • 5/5 Matt W. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely church, lots of history, great acoustics.

  • 5/5 James T. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful welcoming church, great to be here for the City Prayer Breakfast!

  • 5/5 Danuta B. 1 year ago on Google
    We went there for the orchestra performances and it was absolutely fantastic. Acoustic and architecture made the atmosphere. It was Mozart symphony 626 , which has a religious theme. Incredible

  • 4/5 Lori C. 1 year ago on Google
    Went to a concert in this lovely old church. Loved the general feel of it

  • 5/5 Joy P. 1 year ago on Google
    Holy Sepulchre London hosts many lovely concerts. It's called the musicians church after all. Loved the acoustics, I performed here with the Creation Quartet. The church provided all our guests with refreshments- minced pies and mulled wine. Such a wonderful, warm, and welcoming place ❤️


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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