Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich

The Gurdwara Sahib Woolwich occupies a Grade II listed building with classical Georgian architecture features, including a symmetrical design and a central portico entrance.

Built in 1816 as a Methodist church, the structure transformed into a Sikh temple in the late 1970s when the local Sikh community acquired the property.

The temple maintains a continuous schedule of religious ceremonies, educational programs, and community meals known as langar, serving thousands of visitors annually.

Visitors need to cover their heads, remove shoes before entering, and can access the temple via multiple public transportation options from central London.

During the annual Visakhi festival, the temple becomes the final destination for thousands of Sikhs participating in the traditional Nagar Kirtan procession.

Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich

Inception: 1816

Architectural style: Georgian architecture

Website: http://woolwichgurdwara.org.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.49039,0.06260

Latest update: March 9, 2025 22:24