St Paul's Church, Covent Garden, Anglican church in Covent Garden, London, United Kingdom
The symmetrical stone building features a grand Tuscan portico at its entrance and stands prominently at the edge of Covent Garden Piazza.
Architect Inigo Jones completed the construction of this Grade I listed church in 1633, making it the first new church built in London after the Reformation.
The building earned its nickname 'The Actors' Church' due to its location near numerous theaters and memorials dedicated to performers from London's entertainment industry.
The church maintains regular worship services, hosts cultural events, and welcomes visitors daily between 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM without admission charges.
Lord Bedford requested a simple church 'not much better than a barn,' leading Jones to create what he declared would become 'the handsomest barn in England.'
Location: City of Westminster
Location: London
Inception: 1633
Architects: Inigo Jones
Architectural style: classical architecture
Website: http://actorschurch.org
GPS coordinates: 51.51140,-0.12417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:02
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St Peter's Hospital
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8 Lampstandards On Dwarf Stone Walls In St Paul's Churchyard
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King Street
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