St Mary Woolnoth, London

Name: St Mary Woolnoth
Address: 1 King William St, London, EC3V 9AN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 7626 9701

#1013 among attractions in London

Church, Baroque architecture, Georgian architecture, Greek Revival architecture, More...

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Facts and practical information

St Mary Woolnoth is an Anglican church in the City of London, located on the corner of Lombard Street and King William Street near Bank junction. The present building is one of the Queen Anne Churches, designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. The parish church continues to be actively used for services, with Holy Communion every Tuesday. St Mary Woolnoth lies in the ward of Langbourn. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1727 (297 years ago)Architectural style: BaroqueCoordinates: 51°30'46"N, 0°5'17"W

Address

1 King William StCity of London (Langbourn)London EC3V 9AN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7626 9701

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Day trips

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

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

~1090 ftSE
311-step, Great Fire of London memorial
The Monument, London
6 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.
~980 ftE
Shopping centre in a historical space
Leadenhall Market, London
5 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...
~330 ftNW
Museum, Vernacular architecture, History museum
Mansion House, London
2 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.
~800 ftE
Church, Baroque architecture
St Peter upon Cornhill, London
4 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.
~260 ftN
Memorial
London Troops War Memorial, London
2 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.
~1300 ftE
Skyscraper, Architecture
Lloyd's, London
7 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.
~1280 ftNE
Skyscraper, Observation decks and towers
Tower 42, London
7 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.
~600 ftW
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.
~1100 ftSW
Church, Baroque architecture
St Michael Paternoster Royal, London
6 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.
~1130 ftNE
Church
Dutch Church, London
6 min walk • The Dutch Church, Austin Friars, is a reformed church in the Broad Street Ward, in the City of London. Located on the site of the 13th-century Augustinian friary, the original building granted to Protestant refugees for their church services in 1550 was destroyed during the London Blitz.
~400 ftS
Church, Baroque architecture
St Mary Abchurch, London
2 min walk • 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary Woolnoth?

Nearby attractions include Statue of James Henry Greathead, London (1 min walk), London Troops War Memorial, London (2 min walk), Mansion House, London (2 min walk), St Mary Abchurch, London (2 min walk).

How to get to St Mary Woolnoth by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary Woolnoth:

Light rail

Bank Platform 10 • Lines: B-L, B-Wa (2 min walk)
Tower Gateway Platform 1 • Lines: Tg-B (16 min walk)

Train

Bank (2 min walk)
London Cannon Street (5 min walk)

Metro

Bank • Lines: Central, Northern, Waterloo & City (2 min walk)
Cannon Street • Lines: Circle, District (4 min walk)

Bus

Fenchurch Street • Lines: 133, 26, 388, 8, N11, N133, N242, N26, N8 (4 min walk)
Poultry / Bank Station • Lines: 25, 8, N242, N25, N8 (4 min walk)

Ferry

London Bridge City Pier • Lines: Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2, Rb6 (11 min walk)
Bankside Pier • Lines: Green Tour, Rb1, Rb1X, Rb2 (12 min walk)