St Mary Abchurch, London

Name: St Mary Abchurch
Address: London, United Kingdom

#758 among attractions in London

Church, Baroque architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Mary Abchurch is a Church of England church off Cannon Street in the City of London. Dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, it is first mentioned in 1198–1199. The medieval church was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666, and replaced by the present building. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°30'42"N, 0°5'18"W

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City of London (Candlewick)London United Kingdom

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Day trips

St Mary Abchurch – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Monument, Leadenhall Market, Mansion House, St Peter upon Cornhill.

~780 ftSE
311-step, Great Fire of London memorial
The Monument, London
4 min walk • The Monument stands as a timeless emblem of resilience in the heart of London, England. This historical landmark, which towers at 62 meters, was built between 1671 and 1677 to commemorate the Great Fire of London and to celebrate the rebuilding of the city.
~1060 ftE
Shopping centre in a historical space
Leadenhall Market, London
6 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...
~600 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
3 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.
~1020 ftNE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Peter upon Cornhill, London
5 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.
~1000 ftSE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Magnus the Martyr, London
5 min walk • St Magnus the Martyr, London Bridge, is a Church of England church and parish within the City of London. The church, which is located in Lower Thames Street near The Monument to the Great Fire of London, is part of the Diocese of London and under the pastoral care of the Bishop of Fulham.
~660 ftN
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
4 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.
~600 ftNW
Archaeological site, Ancient Roman architecture
London Mithraeum, London
3 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.
~910 ftW
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.
~1150 ftN
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.
~530 ftNE
Christopher Wren, Church, Baroque architecture
St Edmund, London
3 min walk • St Edmund, King and Martyr, is an Anglican church in Lombard Street, in the City of London, dedicated to St Edmund the Martyr. Since 2001 it houses the London Centre for Spirituality, now renamed the London Centre for Spiritual Direction, but is still a consecrated church.
~1200 ftSE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary-at-Hill, London
6 min walk • St Mary-at-Hill is an Anglican parish church in the Ward of Billingsgate, City of London. It is situated on Lovat Lane, a cobbled street off Eastcheap. It was founded in the 12th century as "St. Mary de Hull" or "St. Mary de la Hulle". It was severely damaged in the Great Fire of London in 1666.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary Abchurch?

Nearby attractions include St Clement's, London (2 min walk), St Mary Woolnoth, London (2 min walk), St Stephen Walbrook, London (3 min walk), St Edmund, London (3 min walk).

How to get to St Mary Abchurch by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary Abchurch:

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (1 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (16 min walk)

Metro

Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (3 min walk)
Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (3 min walk)

Train

Bank (3 min walk)
London Cannon Street (4 min walk)

Bus

Fenchurch Street • Lines: 133, 26, 388, 8, N11, N133, N242, N26, N8 (4 min walk)
Monument Station • Lines: 388 (4 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (10 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (11 min walk)