St Clement Danes (RAF)
London, England
Denomination
CatholicPhone
+44 20 7242 2380Service times
Sun
11:00 Eucharist11:00 Morning Prayer11:00 Worship
Languages
EnglishFounded
1680Architect
Christopher WrenStyle
English BaroqueLast updated September 2026
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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
Mon–Fri9:00am-4:00pm
Sat–Sun9:00am-3:00pm
Admission
£0adults
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