St Paul’s Church Covent Garden
London, England
Address
Bedford StDenomination
CatholicPhone
+44 20 7836 5221Service times
Languages
EnglishFounded
1633Architect
Inigo JonesStyle
classical architectureLast updated September 2026
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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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