St James's Piccadilly

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

Catholic

Phone

+44 20 7734 4511

Services

Eucharist

Wed8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Other

thursday and friday12:00 PM
Tue6:00 PM

Ministries

Prayer Meeting

monday, tuesday, thursday, friday8:30 AM

Founded

1676

Architect

Christopher Wren

Style

English Baroque

Last updated August 2026

St James's Piccadilly
Map showing location of St James's Piccadilly

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

Daily8:00am-7:00pm

Admission

£0adults

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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