St Gabriel's Church, North Acton

St Gabriel's Church is an Anglican brick building with gothic details, built in 1920 next to playing fields on Noel Road in North Acton. The structure shows traditional church design with careful stonework and carved decorative elements throughout.

The church was founded in 1920 by the Bishop of London to serve the rapidly expanding suburbs of the city. It was one of about forty new churches built during this period to meet the needs of growing communities.

Two stone friezes by George Tinworth from 1870 decorate the interior, originally made for another church and given through a Royal Collection donation. These carved panels bring an artistic touch that visitors notice as they walk through the space.

The church sits next to public playing fields on Noel Road, making it easy to locate and approach from the street. Visitors should check ahead for service times, as these are held regularly throughout the week.

The baptismal font inside came from Westminster Abbey and still shows the carved symbols that were originally cut there. This single object connects the church to one of London's most famous religious sites.

Website: http://saintgabrielacton.org

GPS coordinates: 51.51972,-0.26667

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:08