Bevis Marks Synagogue, London

Name: Bevis Marks Synagogue
Address: Bevis Marks, between Houndsditch and Leadenhall streets, London, EC3A 7LH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7621 1188

#926 among attractions in London

Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites

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Facts and practical information

Bevis Marks Synagogue, officially Qahal Kadosh Sha'ar ha-Shamayim, is the oldest synagogue in the United Kingdom in continuous use. It is located off Bevis Marks, Aldgate, in the City of London. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1701 (323 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismCoordinates: 51°30'52"N, 0°4'44"W

Address

Bevis Marks, between Houndsditch and Leadenhall streetsCity of London (Aldgate)London EC3A 7LH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7621 1188

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Day trips

Bevis Marks Synagogue – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Leadenhall Market, 30 St Mary Axe, Baltic Exchange, Petticoat Lane Market.

~1340 ftSW
Shopping centre in a historical space
Leadenhall Market, London
7 min walk • Leadenhall Market is a vibrant, covered market nestled in the heart of London's financial district. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, with its ornate roof structure, painted ceilings, and cobbled walkways, the market offers a unique shopping experience...
~320 ftW
Soaring tower nicknamed the Gherkin
30 St Mary Axe, London
2 min walk • 30 St Mary Axe, commonly known as "The Gherkin," is an iconic fixture of London's skyline. This architectural marvel is a commercial skyscraper that stands in the city's financial district. Completed in 2003, The Gherkin is lauded for its innovative, energy-efficient...
~340 ftW
Shopping, Market
Baltic Exchange, London
2 min walk • The Baltic Exchange, nestled in the heart of London's financial district, is not only a hub for global maritime commerce but also a historical landmark with a rich heritage. The exchange, originally formed in 1744, has been the beating heart of the shipping market...
~1230 ftNE
Shopping, Street, Market
Petticoat Lane Market, London
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of London's East End, Petticoat Lane Market is a vibrant and bustling street market steeped in history. Known for its lively atmosphere and diverse array of goods, this London landmark is a must-visit for tourists seeking an authentic market...
~1350 ftW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Peter upon Cornhill, London
7 min walk • St Peter upon Cornhill is an Anglican church on the corner of Cornhill and Gracechurch Street in the City of London of medieval, or possibly Roman origin. It was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666 and rebuilt to the designs of Sir Christopher Wren. It is now a satellite church in the parish of St Helen's Bishopsgate.
~1010 ftSW
Skyscraper, Architecture
Lloyd's, London
5 min walk • The Lloyd's building is the home of the insurance institution Lloyd's of London. It is located on the former site of East India House in Lime Street, in London's main financial district, the City of London.
~1160 ftW
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
Tower 42, London
6 min walk • Tower 42, commonly known as the NatWest Tower, is a 183-metre-tall skyscraper in the City of London. It is the fifth-tallest tower in the City of London, having been overtaken as the tallest in 2010 by the 230-metre Heron Tower.
~320 ftSE
Square
Mitre Square, London
2 min walk • Mitre Square is a small square in the City of London. It measures about 77 feet by 80 feet and is connected via three passages with Mitre Street to the south west, to Creechurch Place to the north west and, via St James's Passage, to Duke's Place to the north east.
~1410 ftN
Synagogue, Neoclassical architecture
Sandys Row Synagogue, London
7 min walk • Sandy's Row Synagogue is a historic Grade II listed synagogue and former Christian church in the East End of London. Built by refugee French Huguenots in 1766, it was later converted into a Baptist chapel and in 1867 was acquired by a Jewish congregation. It is the oldest surviving Ashkenazi synagogue in London.
~1320 ftS
Church
St Olave Hart Street, London
7 min walk • St Olave's Church, Hart Street, is a Church of England church in the City of London, located on the corner of Hart Street and Seething Lane near Fenchurch Street railway station.
~1010 ftNW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate, London
5 min walk • St Botolph-without-Bishopsgate is a Church of England church in the Bishopsgate Without area of the City of London, and also, by virtue of lying outside the city's eastern walls, part of London's East End.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Bevis Marks Synagogue open?

Bevis Marks Synagogue is open:

Monday 10:30 am - 2 pm
Tuesday 10:30 am - 1 pm
Wednesday 10:30 am - 2 pm
Thursday 10:30 am - 2 pm
Friday 10:30 am - 1 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Bevis Marks Synagogue?

Nearby attractions include 30 St Mary Axe, London (2 min walk), Mitre Square, London (2 min walk), Baltic Exchange, London (2 min walk), St Katharine Cree, London (2 min walk).

How to get to Bevis Marks Synagogue by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bevis Marks Synagogue:

Metro

Aldgate • Lines: Circle, Metropolitan (4 min walk)
Liverpool Street • Lines: Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan (7 min walk)

Bus

Aldgate Bus Station • Lines: 242, 254, N253 (5 min walk)
Wormwood Street • Lines: 133, 26, 388, 8, N133, N242, N26, N551, N8 (5 min walk)

Train

London Fenchurch Street (6 min walk)
Bank (12 min walk)

Light rail

Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (9 min walk)
Bank Platform 9 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (11 min walk)

Ferry

Tower Millennium Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Red Tour (13 min walk)
London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (15 min walk)