St Clement Danes (RAF)
London, England
Services
Choral Matins
Choral Eucharist
Service of the Word
Last updated May 2026
Plan Your Visit
St Clement Danes is the central church of the Royal Air Force, rebuilt by Sir Christopher Wren in 1682 and lovingly restored after severe damage in the Blitz. Its floor bears the crests of RAF squadrons, and its bells ring out the famous Oranges and Lemons nursery rhyme from the strand.
Visitor Hours
Admission
Free admission. RAF church open to all visitors.
What to See
- ›RAF Books of Remembrance
- ›Samuel Johnson statue
- ›Oranges and Lemons bells
- ›Polish Air Force memorial
- ›Wren exterior
- ›RAF squadron badges in floor
- ›Central church of the Royal Air Force
- ›Rebuilt by Wren 1682, restored post-WWII bomb damage
- ›Oranges and Lemons nursery rhyme church
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