
St Paul’s Church Covent Garden
London, England
Services
Sunday Eucharist
Sung Evensong
Morning Prayer
Lunchtime Eucharist
Last updated May 2026


Plan Your Visit
St Paul's Church Covent Garden, the Actors' Church, has been the spiritual home of London's theatrical community since 1633. Built by Inigo Jones, its piazza was the site of the first recorded Punch and Judy show in England. The interior is lined with memorials to legendary performers from stage and screen.
Visitor Hours
Admission
Free admission. Outdoor piazza is always open.
What to See
- ›Inigo Jones portico
- ›Theatrical memorials and plaques
- ›Piazza busking stage
- ›Garden of Rest
- ›Punch and Judy origins site
- ›Actors memorial garden
- ›Built by Inigo Jones in 1633
- ›First Punch and Judy show recorded here 1662
- ›Memorials to Boris Karloff, Vivien Leigh, Charlie Chaplin
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