St Mary-le-Bow, London

Name: St Mary-le-Bow
Address: 1 Bow Ln., London, EC2V 6AU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7248 5139

#330 among attractions in London

Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture, Sacred and religious sites, More...

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Facts and practical information

St Mary-le-Bow is a church of Saxon origins, with a Norman crypt, that was rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1666 by Sir Christopher Wren in the City of London on the main east–west thoroughfare, Cheapside. It was badly bombed in 1941, and restored between 1956-1964. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°30'49"N, 0°5'37"W

Address

1 Bow Ln.City of London (Cordwainer)London EC2V 6AU United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7248 5139

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Day trips

St Mary-le-Bow – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, One New Change, Mansion House, London Troops War Memorial.

~1080 ftW
Iconic cathedral's churchyard and garden
St Paul's Cathedral, London
6 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is an iconic feature of the London skyline and a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. Consecrated in 1708, this architectural masterpiece is the work of Sir Christopher Wren, who was commissioned to rebuild the church after the Great...
~570 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre, View point
One New Change, London
3 min walk • One New Change is a modernist gem nestled in the historic heart of London, England. This sleek shopping centre, opened in 2010, offers a distinctive blend of high-end retail shops, eclectic dining options, and a unique vantage point for some of the city's most iconic...
~970 ftE
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
5 min walk • Mansion House is an iconic building situated in the heart of the City of London, England. As the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, it serves as a symbol of the economic prowess and historical significance of the city's financial district.
~1250 ftE
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
7 min walk • The London Troops War Memorial, located in front of the Royal Exchange in the City of London, commemorates the men of London who fought in World War I and World War II.
~1150 ftW
Memorial
National Firefighters Memorial, London
6 min walk • The National Firefighters Memorial is a memorial composed of three bronze statues depicting firefighters in action at the height of the Blitz.
~680 ftW
Church
Paul's walk, London
4 min walk • Paul's walk in Elizabethan and early Stuart London was the name given to the central nave of Old St Paul's Cathedral, where people walked up and down in search of the latest news. At the time, St. Paul's was the centre of the London grapevine.
~800 ftSE
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
4 min walk • The London Mithraeum, also known as the Temple of Mithras, Walbrook, is a Roman mithraeum that was discovered in Walbrook, a street in the City of London, during a building's construction in 1954.
~930 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
5 min walk • St Michael Paternoster Royal is a church in the City of London. The original building, which was first recorded in the 13th century, was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. The church was rebuilt under the aegis of Sir Christopher Wren. However St Michael's was severely damaged during the London Blitz in the Second World War.
~810 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Georgian architecture, City hall
Guildhall, London
4 min walk • Guildhall is a municipal building in the Moorgate area of the City of London, England. It is off Gresham and Basinghall streets, in the wards of Bassishaw and Cheap.
~1140 ftN
Museum
Chartered Insurance Institute, London
6 min walk • The Chartered Insurance Institute is a professional body dedicated to building public trust in the insurance and financial planning profession. The CII's purpose, as set out in its 1912 royal charter, is to 'Secure and justify the confidence of the public' in its members and the insurance sector as a whole.
~1160 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Margaret Lothbury, London
6 min walk • St Margaret Lothbury is a Church of England parish church on Lothbury in the City of London; it spans the boundary between Coleman Street Ward and Broad Street Ward. Recorded since the 12th century, the church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt by the office of Sir Christopher Wren.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary-le-Bow?

Nearby attractions include Cheapside, London (1 min walk), St Mary Aldermary, London (2 min walk), One New Change, London (3 min walk), St Lawrence Jewry, London (4 min walk).

How to get to St Mary-le-Bow by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary-le-Bow:

Bus

Bread Street • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (2 min walk)
Mansion House Station • Lines: 26, N26 (3 min walk)

Metro

Mansion House • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)
Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (5 min walk)

Train

Bank (5 min walk)
London Cannon Street (7 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (7 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (22 min walk)

Ferry

Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (10 min walk)
Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (10 min walk)