I had the pleasure last year to visit the Regent Park Mosque with a work colleague, Taz. I was not…read moresure what to expect as I had only every visited and worshipped in Catholics and CofE churches. The walk through Regents Park is pleasant as you'd expect and approaching the building you cannot but notice the golden dome only overshadowed by the towering minaret. Taz explained to me that the site was gifted to the Muslim people, in return a site in Cairo was given to build an Anglican cathedral - I wish to visit this one day too. Upon entering the building there was a very different feel to that of a Christian church, to me if felt more communal; a place to gather, rather than hushed whispers and stuffiness experienced in the other places of worship. Of course this is a place of worship and there are point of etiquette to follow but if you approach someone I'm sure that they would assist. Walking into the main hall you get to see the inside of the vast dome which is decorated in a traditional Islamic design of shaped tiles. looking around again you observe small groups sitting around learning and discussing scriptures. There is very little furniture to speak of in the carpeted hall and of course no pictures or iconography as you'd expect. Overall I found it all very peaceful. I would recommend going to visit, you may be surprised with the experience.

may allah bless all of us, never miss to come to this mosque every time come to London, behind…read morethe mosque, during summer, there is huge park, and this mosque has books, place for sisters as well, we feel always well come in here. Benjamin Hamid

Walking by one day in nearby Charlotte Street, I heard the…read moremuezzin calling the faithful to prayer at this mosque. So next day I paid a visit. The people were friendly & I was allowed to take photos. I picked up a pamphlet "Women In Islam - Beyond Stereotypes" is an interesting read. As Muslims make up 25% of the World population, Islam is the 2nd main religion in Europe. Their Prophet, Muhammed was - like Jesus - a successful social reformer, as well as a spiritual & political leader. I thought it time to correct my ignorance.

A beautiful serene temple in the heart of London. Its open almost throughout the day (check website…read morefor daily timings) As with most ISKCON temples, there are arati services through the day. Personally, I prefer to visit during the non-arati time to enjoy the feeling of serenity. The temple itself is in the first floor of the building and I don't remember noticing an elevator. It's a very small space, so it gets crowded very quickly during festival days and evening arati.

I really liked how there is a seperate sister's entrance. I saw flyers for sister's fitness program…read moreand weight loss program. I think this is one of the few masajid that didn't smell like dirty shoes or wet carpet. I was thoroughly impressed at how clean and organized it was.

Excellent masjid been here for decades and has kept evolving inshuallah, great place for praying…read moreand private contemplation and also they have a wide range of stuff and they also have women's sections

This was one of the stops on our London city tour. It is the…read moreofficial church of the Diocese of London and is where Princess Diana got married to Prince (Now King) Charles. The impressive dome dates back to 1710 and the crypt located below the main church houses many famous Brits including Sir Duke of Wellington. This is still a working church and if not attending a service,there is an entry free of 25 pounds. Definitely a top site to see while in London.

We attended Sunday's Choral Mattins at St. Paul's Cathedral. What an amazing Cathedral to visit,…read morebut I think most attendees were tourists (like me). We arrived early and were allowed to sit with the choir up front. What a great honor to sit with a great vantage point of the service. The choir is composed of children and adults, men and women and the voices are extraordinary. The service was beautiful and I couldn't help but think about the people who had attended over the past 300 years. The Cathedral was designed by the great Christopher Wren and is gorgeous inside with massive arched ceilings and ornate marble archways and statues. The choir seats are a dark aged wood with beautiful carving. Photography was not allowed inside so my only photos are of the outside. Tours during no the week are available and going up into the dome is supposed to be an extraordinary experience where whispers can be heard far away. After the service, the bells rang outside in an amazing display.

Another of the most iconic buildings in London, but also one that many tourists don't know about…read more They go to the Westminster Abbey at the other end of Victoria Street and miss this fantastic marvel. Built in the late 1890's and though not consecrated until 1910, the Cathedral is an interesting and "foreign" look. Red brick with white bands is in a Byzantine style that makes it very unusual and it stands out from the boring concrete and glass office structures in the vicinity. The massive 285 tower literally towers over the area and is open to climb for viewing. Inside the Cathedral is also impressive with mosaics all around and under a ceiling that defies description. It's important to note that this is an active and working Cathedral, so show some respect, eh? No flashes! And your donations are appreciated. Interestingly, Mass has been celebrated at this Cathedral by both Pope John Paul II (in 1982) and by Pope Benedict XVI (in 2010). Queen Elizabeth II visited in 1977 (though not for a religious ceremony), the first visit of a reigning monarch to a Catholic Church since the Reformation of the 15th Century.

Westminster Cathedral, not to be confused with Westminster Abbey is a beautiful Cathedral and the…read moremother Church of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. As in the name, it is located in the City of Westminster in the British capital, London. It can be seen from the "Victoria" end of Victoria Street, fairly close to Victoria Station as well as places to shop, eat and bank on the street and in Cardinal Place. It should of course not be confused with the nearby and similarly named Abbey. 284 feet high including the cross, it is pretty tall and magnificent in structure, although it was partly covered for refurbishment on the date of my recent visit, which was a shame. Inside the church, it was huge, it was beautiful and incredible and it definitely was an amazing sight, one of the things I hated about the Notre Dame was how they seemed more interested in making a profit, charging people to admire the beauty rather than having respect for what it is, a church, this is where Westminster Cathedral differs for the better, after admiring the church for a moment or two, I was approached by a friendly gentleman, I presume to be the priest telling me about their upcoming services for Lent and Easter, with my visit of course coming during April 2019. Since being built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, it is a Grade I listed building also. There was a small seating area outside to admire the structure of the building where you can take photos outside, albeit sadly mobile phones and photography are banned inside and there are people who make sure you don't do it (a real shame, I wanted to take photos for myself and for you guys on Yelp!) 4*

A small church (Roman Catholic) compared to some of the really huge ones in this area, but very…read morepeaceful for a quick visit. Not sure if this church has a long history, it just felt much newer. It has only 2 side chapels next to the main altar. There's a beautiful statue of Our Lady help of Christians near the entry. If you head right when entering the main door, you come to a small area decorated with ceiling and wall frescoes of people from the area who were canonised as saints after World War II

We attended mass at The London Oratory and had a nice time. The sanctuary is absolutely stunning…read more We attended the Sunday evening service, so it was not as busy. The statues, art, and architecture are stunning! It's an incredible space and absolutely worth a visit even if you don't participate in the services. It's is also conveniently near a lot of nice restaurants and shopping, so you can visit it while doing other things in London. Be sure to pop in!

Located on the Brompton road between Knightsbridge and south Kensington, you can see this Catholic…read moreChurch from the distance. It's an architectural masterpiece and given that it's situated next to both the V&A museum and natural history museum, the building needed to make a statement which it does. This is one of the few Catholic Churches in London that offers the mass in Latin and as such is a must stop for any traditionalist. The Latin mass attracts lots of young people and is say its well worth experiencing. Services are offered in English too and the church is also open for private prayer.