
St James's Piccadilly
London, England
St James's Piccadilly is a welcoming and inclusive Church of England church located in the heart of London. The church describes itself as a house of prayer that strives to be a place of imagination, courage and hope, building community with people of all faiths and none. It functions as a space where everyone can reflect, belong, create and debate. The church offers daily services alongside a varied and creative programme including talks, events and concerts. It maintains weekly congregational email newsletters and monthly updates about its Creative Programme.
Denomination
CatholicPhone
+44 20 7734 4511Services
Eucharist
Other
Ministries
Prayer Meeting
Founded
1676Architect
Christopher WrenStyle
English BaroqueLast updated August 2026

Plan Your Visit
St James's Piccadilly is one of the most celebrated of Sir Christopher Wren's London churches, built in 1684 in the heart of the West End. William Blake was baptized within its walls. Today the church hosts a popular antiques market, regular concerts, and a busy cafe in its peaceful courtyard.
Visitor Hours
Admission
Free admission. Markets in churchyard most days.
What to See
- ›Wren-designed limewood font
- ›William Blake baptism site
- ›Piccadilly antiques and craft market
- ›Memorial garden
- ›Regular concerts
- ›Grinling Gibbons reredos
- ›Last church designed by Wren built from scratch 1684
- ›William Blake baptized here 1757
- ›Rebuilt after World War II bomb damage
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