St. James's Church, Piccadilly
St. James's, Piccadilly features free lunchtime recitals 3 days a week.
St. James's Church, Piccadilly is a beautiful Christopher Wren design church that was first consecrated in 1684. The church has a rich history with minor repairs and renovations taking place throughout. Major repairs where performed in 1884 and again between 1947 and 1954 after major damage from a bomb strike during the Second World War.
We have included this church in our 'Theatres and Venues' section because of it's popular lunchtime recitals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, a concept similar to that of St. Martin-in-the-Fields. These recitals are popular with tourists and locals alike. The 50 minute recitals begin at 1:10 pm and are free, however donation £3.50 is suggested. There are also evening concerts scheduled throughout the year, but most of these do have an admission charge.
You can view a list of the upcoming concerts playing at the St. James's Piccadilly on their official website linked above.
Facts For Your Visit
Fee: NoSt. James's Church, Piccadilly Hours:
Opening hours may differ on holidays
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Address: 197 Piccadilly, London W1J 9LL, UK
Phone: 020 7734 4511
Official Website: St. James's Church, Piccadilly
St. James's Church, Piccadilly Reviews
Rated out of 5
One of Wrens lovely churches, and the bonus was that some musicians were having lunchtime practice, so we got a little concert as well 😀.
The yard outside had a number of lovely street food stalls
Stuart Johnson - 5 months ago
This is a great place , to come and relax , and have coffee or tea , and help out the staff , that are from the HMP . the staff are very nice and helpfull and there are some art pictures by people from HMP on sale too , don't forget to see the church , St James’s is a parish church in London’s West End, part of the Church of England and the world wide Anglican Communion. Christopher Wren was appointed the architect in 1672 and the church was consecrated on 13 July 1684 by Henry Compton, the Bishop of London. In 1685 the parish of St James was created for the church.As well as church services St James’s hosts a year-round cultural programme of music, visual art and spoken word, drawing on a rich history including Mary Beale, William Blake, Ottobah Cugoano, Angelica Kauffman, GF Handel and Haydn a.o.. It is well known for its programme of free lunchtime recitals supporting young musical talent. St James's undertakes a number of social justice projects in the community with those in need . You can find the current program and specific concert details on the St James's Church website or their Facebook page under their "What's On" or "Free Concerts" sections :)
Charles Curpen - a month ago
Just love old churches. Very quiet and serene. From wiki "St James's Church, Piccadilly, also known as St James's Church, Westminster, and St James-in-the-Fields, is an Anglican church on Piccadilly in the centre of London, England. The church was designed and built by Sir Christopher Wren. The church is built of red brick with Portland stone dressings"
Von Neilson - 4 months ago
Designed by sir Chris W, the place is steeped in history. Very special space and acoustic
Jono Podmore - 4 months ago
A hidden gem amidst the bustling Piccadilly area in London. Despite being located in a busy district, the atmosphere inside the church is serene and calming. Its beautiful Baroque architecture and intricate marble carvings give the place a unique charm and lasting impression. The church also hosts events and classical music concerts, offering a perfect escape for those seeking tranquility in the heart of the city.
Tongz NP - a year ago
Directions
| Tube Line | Nearest Station | Walking Time |
|---|---|---|
| Bakerview and Piccadilly Lines | Piccadilly Circus | 3 MInutes |
| Jubilee and Victoria Lines | Green Park | 4 MInutes |
How to get to St. James's Church, Piccadilly by Tube
From Piccadilly Circus Station exit onto Coventry St. and go to your left (west), then left on Shaftesbury Ave. Continue on Piccadilly Place. Watch for St. James's Church, Piccadilly on your left.
From Green Park Station head northeast along Piccadilly to the church which will be on your right.
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