Christ Church Greyfriars, London

Name: Christ Church Greyfriars
Address: Newgate Street, London, United Kingdom

#1329 among attractions in London

Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

Christ Church Greyfriars, also known as Christ Church Newgate Street, was a church in Newgate Street, opposite St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. Established as a monastic church in the thirteenth century, it became a parish church after the Dissolution of the Monasteries. Following its destruction in the Great Fire of London of 1666, it was rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. Except for the tower, the church was largely destroyed by bombing during the Second World War. The decision was made not to rebuild the church; the ruins are now a public garden. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°30'58"N, 0°6'5"W

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Newgate StreetCity of London (Farringdon Within)London United Kingdom

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Christ Church Greyfriars – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Paul's Cathedral, Fabric, Museum of London, Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice.

~1150 ftSE
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...
~1300 ftN
Nightlife, Dancing
Fabric, London
7 min walk • fabric is a nightclub in Farringdon, London, England. Founded in 1999 on Charterhouse Street opposite Smithfield Market, the club was voted World Number 1 Club in DJ Magazine's "Top 100 Clubs Poll" in 2007 and 2008 and ranked World Number 2 in 2009, 2010 and 2017.
~1280 ftNE
London stories from prehistory to today
Museum of London, London
7 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London, the Museum of London offers a captivating journey through the city's tumultuous history, from its ancient roots to the bustling metropolis it is today. This esteemed institution is a treasure trove for anyone interested in London's past...
~860 ftE
Memorial
Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice, London
5 min walk • Nestled within the heart of London’s bustling metropolis lies a poignant tribute to extraordinary valor, the Memorial to Heroic Self-Sacrifice. This understated yet powerful landmark is located in Postman's Park, a tranquil oasis amidst the city's dynamic energy.
~1120 ftNE
Church, Romanesque architecture, Reportedly haunted
St Bartholomew-the-Great, London
6 min walk • The Priory Church of St Bartholomew the Great, sometimes abbreviated to Great St Bart's, is a mediaeval church in the Church of England's Diocese of London located in Smithfield within the City of London.
~690 ftSE
Square
Paternoster Square, London
4 min walk • Paternoster Square is an urban development, owned by the Mitsubishi Estate Co. next to St Paul's Cathedral in the City of London. The area, which takes its name from Paternoster Row, once centre of the London publishing trade, was devastated by aerial bombardment in The Blitz during the Second World War.
~940 ftS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Queen Anne, London
5 min walk • A statue of Queen Anne is installed in the forecourt outside the west front of St Paul's Cathedral, in London, United Kingdom. It became a Grade II listed building in 1972.
~1330 ftNE
Nightlife
Hand and Shears, London
7 min walk • The Hand and Shears is a Grade II listed public house at 1 Middle Street, Smithfield, London. It is on the Campaign for Real Ale's National Inventory of Historic Pub Interiors. It was built in the early-mid 19th century.
~280 ftNW
Church
St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London
2 min walk • Holy Sepulchre London formerly and in some official uses Saint Sepulchre-without-Newgate is the largest Anglican parish church in the City of London.
~1210 ftNE
Memorial
London Stone, London
6 min walk • London Stone is a historic landmark housed at 111 Cannon Street in the City of London. It is an irregular block of oolitic limestone measuring 53 × 43 × 30 cm, the remnant of a once much larger object that had stood for many centuries on the south side of the street.
~970 ftSW
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Bride's Church, London
5 min walk • St Bride's Church is a church in the City of London, England. The building's most recent incarnation was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1672 in Fleet Street in the City of London, though Wren's original building was largely gutted by fire during the London Blitz in 1940.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christ Church Greyfriars?

Nearby attractions include Old Bailey, London (2 min walk), St Sepulchre-without-Newgate, London (2 min walk), Golden Boy of Pye Corner, London (3 min walk), St Bartholomew-the-Less, London (4 min walk).

How to get to Christ Church Greyfriars by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ Church Greyfriars:

Bus

City Thameslink Station • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (3 min walk)
King Edward Street • Lines: 25, 56, 8, N242, N25, N8 (3 min walk)

Train

City Thameslink (3 min walk)
London Blackfriars (11 min walk)

Metro

St. Paul's • Lines: Central (3 min walk)
Barbican • Lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (8 min walk)

Ferry

Blackfriars Pier • Lines: Rb6 (10 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (17 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (32 min walk)