St Nicholas, Tooting Graveney

St Nicholas is a Grade II listed church in Tooting featuring a round Saxon tower and interiors from the 19th century. The entrance gate on Church Lane displays original cast iron railings and fencing that remain intact.

The church appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, showing that a place of worship has existed here for nearly a thousand years. The current building was constructed between 1832 and 1833 by architect Thomas Witlam Atkinson.

The church provides services in English with Tamil translations, connecting people from different backgrounds who live in Tooting. This reflects how the building has become a gathering place for the diverse community that calls the neighborhood home.

The building is easy to reach on foot via Church Lane and welcomes visitors throughout the day. The church cafe and community programs make it a welcoming place where people can stop by and spend time.

The churchyard contains a large wooded burial ground filled with mature yew trees, sycamores, and horse chestnuts scattered throughout. This leafy cemetery creates a quiet corner within the busy neighborhood.

Location: London Borough of Wandsworth

Website: http://stnicholastooting.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.42480,-0.16200

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:43