St Sarkis, London

Name: St Sarkis
Address: Iverna Gardens, London, United Kingdom

#807 among attractions in London

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St Sarkis is an Armenian Apostolic church and a Grade II* listed building in Iverna Gardens, Kensington, London. It was constructed in 1922–23 by Calouste Gulbenkian as a memorial to his parents, and the architect was Arthur Davis. It is the only church in England to have been built in the traditional Armenian style. Its design is inspired by the 13th century freestanding bell tower of Haghpat Monastery. It is the seat of the Diocese of the United Kingdom of the Armenian Apostolic Church. ()

Coordinates: 51°29'59"N, 0°11'37"W

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Iverna GardensKensington and Chelsea (Abingdon)London United Kingdom

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St Sarkis – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kensington Palace, Kensington High Street, Statue of William III, The Churchill Arms.

0.4 miNE
Royal museum in state residence
Kensington Palace, London
12 min walk • Kensington Palace, nestled in the heart of London, is a royal residence with a history that stretches back over 300 years. Originally a private country house, the building was transformed into a palace by King William III and Queen Mary II in 1689, who commissioned Sir...
~440 ftN
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington High Street, London
3 min walk • Kensington High Street is the main shopping street in Kensington, London. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. Kensington High Street is the continuation of Kensington Road and part of the A315. It starts by the entrance to Kensington Palace and runs westward through central Kensington.
0.4 miNE
Monuments and statues
Statue of William III, London
12 min walk • A bronze statue of William III of England stands on the south side of Kensington Palace in London, facing towards the Golden Gates. The statue was designed by Heinrich Baucke and erected in 1907.
0.5 miN
Nightlife
The Churchill Arms, London
13 min walk • The Churchill Arms is a public house at 119 Kensington Church Street on the corner with Campden Street, Notting Hill, London. There has been a pub on the site since at least the late nineteenth century. Previously known as the "Church-on-the-Hill", the pub received its current name after the Second World War.
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping district
Kensington Church Street, London
11 min walk • Kensington Church Street is a shopping street in Kensington, London, England, designated the A4204, and traditionally known for its art and antiques shops. Buildings at the southern end date back to the early 1700s. It is named after Kensington's original church of St Mary Abbots.
0.5 miNE
Palace
Nottingham Cottage, London
13 min walk • Nottingham Cottage is a house in the grounds of Kensington Palace in London. As a grace-and-favour property, the house has been frequently occupied by members of the British royal family, as well as staff and employees.
0.6 miN
Church
Essex Street Chapel, London
17 min walk • Essex Street Chapel, also known as Essex Church, is a Unitarian place of worship in London. It was the first church in England set up with this doctrine, and was established when Dissenters still faced legal threat.
~1490 ftW
The history of modern design and innovation
Design Museum, London
8 min walk • The Design Museum in Kensington, London exhibits product, industrial, graphic, fashion, and architectural design. In 2018, the museum won the European Museum of the Year Award.
0.5 miS
Nightlife
Prince of Teck, London
12 min walk • The Prince of Teck is a Grade II listed public house at 161 Earls Court Road, Earls Court, London. It was constructed in 1868 for the Child family, by the builders Huggett and Hussey.
~1330 ftN
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Mary Abbots, London
7 min walk • St Mary Abbots is a church located on Kensington High Street and the corner of Kensington Church Street in London W8. The present church structure was built in 1872 to the designs of Sir George Gilbert Scott, who combined neo-Gothic and early-English styles.
0.6 miNE
Park, Lake
Round Pond, London
16 min walk • The Round Pond is an ornamental lake in Kensington Gardens, London, in front of Kensington Palace. The pond was created in 1730 by George II. It is approximately seven acres in extent, measuring approximately 200 by 150 metres. It is up to 5 metres deep.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Sarkis?

Nearby attractions include Kensington United Reformed Church, London (3 min walk), 18 Stafford Terrace, London (4 min walk), Kensington Roof Gardens, London (4 min walk), Kensington, London (5 min walk).

How to get to St Sarkis by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Sarkis:

Metro

High Street Kensington • Lines: Circle, District (3 min walk)
Gloucester Road • Lines: Circle, District, Piccadilly (15 min walk)

Bus

High Street Kensington Station • Lines: 23, 27, 28, 328, 49, 702, 9, N27, N28, N31, N9 (3 min walk)
Phillimore Gardens • Lines: 23, 27, 28, 328, 49, 9, N27, N28, N31, N9 (4 min walk)

Train

Shepherd's Bush (29 min walk)

Ferry

Cadogan Pier • Lines: Rb6 (42 min walk)