St John-at-Hampstead

St John-at-Hampstead is a classical church in London with white interior walls and architectural features developed across multiple building phases. The structure was expanded through different wings that house separate vestries and support spaces.

Henry Flitcroft designed this building in 1747 as a replacement for an older church that could no longer serve Hampstead's growing population. The later expansions reflect the community's continuous growth over generations.

The churchyard holds graves of writers, painters, and figures who left marks on British life. Many visitors come to see where these notable people rest.

The church is easy to reach by public transport, with Hampstead Underground Station less than 250 meters away. Bus lines 46 and 268 also serve the area and offer convenient connections.

In 1958 the interior was stripped of Victorian dark finishes and returned to its original white appearance. This restoration revealed the classical beauty that had been hidden beneath layers of later dark additions.

Location: London Borough of Camden

Inception: 1745

Architects: Henry Flitcroft

Architectural style: classical architecture

Website: http://hampsteadparishchurch.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.55530,-0.18121

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42