St Clement Danes (RAF)

Name: St Clement Danes (RAF)
Address: Central Church of the Royal Air Force, Strand, London WC2R 1DH, United Kingdom, London, England, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7242 2380
Rating: 4.7

London, England

St Clement Danes is the Central Church of the Royal Air Force, located on the Strand in London. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the church has a 1000 year history. It serves as a national perpetual shrine of remembrance to all those who have died in service in the RAF. The church holds the Books of Remembrance for RAF service members and displays unique RAF artefacts from its 100 year history and treasures from the old parish. The church is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 to 15:00. It features an award winning professional choir and hosts special services throughout the year including Battle of Britain, Remembrance, Easter Services and carol concerts. The church welcomes members of the RAF family for services of Holy Matrimony, Baptisms, and Memorial and funeral services.

Address

Central Church of the Royal Air Force, Strand, London WC2R 1DH, United Kingdom

Denomination

Catholic

Phone

+44 20 7242 2380

info@stclementdanesraf.org

Services

Worship

Sun11:00

Eucharist

Sun11:00

Morning Prayer

Sun11:00

Languages

English

Founded

1680

Architect

Christopher Wren

Style

English Baroque

Last updated August 2026

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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

Mon–Fri9:00am-4:00pm

Sat–Sun9:00am-3:00pm

Admission

£0adults

Free admission. RAF church open to all visitors.

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