Liked what I saw on their website, so brought my family here for Sunday morning while on holiday…read more Enjoyed the singing--great vocals/harmony; comfortable short prayer time silently praying for the world around us and ourselves; and inspiring and godly message by the vicar with visuals. Beautiful stained glass windows and ceiling. Interesting inscriptions on the walls from centuries ago.

Notting Hill has a good number of pretty churches and this one doesn't buck the trend. It's nice to…read morelook at which for someone who is no very religious is all that matters.

My friend and I came to this church while we were studying in London and they were so welcoming!…read more On our 1st visit, we were welcomed in and even invited to a parishioners birthday celebration that was being held after the service. I still stay in touch with several people who I met here.

Part of the reason I am in London at this time, 2010, is to make observations regarding the…read morespiritual groups that are/will most likely be involved with the coming wave of new experiences amongst the population of inhabitants currently residing on the veins of the earth. Kensington Temple has always provided a clear cut picture of the Christian world, and their crossing into a more universal metaphysical perspective. In short, for Christians who are very comfortable "letting lose" and really soaking up the Love and Presence, it is there. Many good memories waiting for anyone wishing to visit or stay for a while. My love to all.

Beautiful old church which traces its history to the 12th century. Visit to view their gorgeous…read morestained glass or catch mass on the weekends or one of their afternoon recitals

A true gem. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed visiting this Cathedral. 40+ years ago I visited…read moreWinchester Cathedral so really wanted to to see St. Paul's. Unlike Winchester We found it uncrowded and easy to meander around. My pictures certainly do not do it justice. It is of course breathtakingly beautiful but beyond this it is calm, moving, relaxed. One place in particular was the area behind the alter where there is a most moving tribute to the Americans that fought alongside them during World War II. I just choked up. Below in the Crypt you cannot avoid walking across the many many folks buried there. And I wonder, how many more years it will be before this area is closed off to the public. The floor stone inscriptions are getting incredibly worn. Do not miss the Crypt.

St Paul's, Knightsbridge, is one of those hidden gems: so close to the busy thoroughfares of…read moreKnightsbridge and Belgrave Square, so close to the touristy hot-spot of Hyde Park Corner, and yet unknown to most of those who pass by. Perhaps that is to the benefit of those who do know about it: a church that is open on most days, its neo-Gothic splendour - and splendour is the right word here - providing an oasis of calmness and tranquility in the midst of rushing madness. The need for church here was becoming clearly evident in the early 19th century as the development of Belgravia and Knightsbridge started in earnest. The church was built mostly by private subscription: Thomas Cundy the younger was appointed architect, and the work was undertaken 1840-1843. History The church was perhaps the first in London to champion the principles of the Oxford Movement, which emphasised a return to the rituals and traditions of the Catholic church, and debates and controversy arising from this dominated the first 50 years of its life. The Chancel was lengthened in 1871-2 and again in 1892 by the well-known church architect G F Bodley, with the addition of a side chapel by the equally well-known A Blomfield in 1889. Architecture The church itself is built in the Perpendicular Gothic style, of yellow brick with Bath stone dressings. It has a prominent (though to me, oddly under-sized) western clock tower. The exterior is handsome enough, but does not prepare you at all for the interior: the first impression is one of a vast space - the nave is both wide and high - and of the unusual retention of large galleries, supported on cast-iron columns on the north, south and west sides. The Chancel is separated by a full and elaborate rood screen - the work of Bodley, as is the design of much of the rest of the lavish decorative scheme, including the East Window. The theme of elaborate decoration continues unabated throughout the church: the walls have tiled panels depicting scenes from the life of Christ (by Daniel Bell) interspersed with painted stations of the Cross (by Gerald Moira), and statuary and paintings abound. My favourite is actually the ceiling, painted but given structure by the impressive wooden ceiling trusses. Unsurprisingly, it is a Grade-II* Listed Building. The church is today centre of a very busy parish life. In its past, it has been associated with the great and the good, although these days it emphasises its inclusiveness. It has a rich tradition of music, and is also a venue for regular concerts.

A brand new building that looks exciting. Friendly people are always the key and you will find them…read morehere.

This church may be heavenly for those that attend it, but it is HELL for everyone who lives within…read moreearshot. When you think of a Baptist church, you imagine rows of believers clapping and singing along to a rousing, dynamic, harmonising church choir. Well, imagine that level of noise created instead by a congregation of tone deaf amateurs. The wailing, caterwauling and flat/missed notes amplified at full volume that emanate from this place is just torturous. And it never stops: this church appears to have services seven days a week, and from morning till late at night on weekends. Oh, and if that weren't enough reason to have a problem with this place, they rent out a practice space to "bands" and "singers" who continue the theme of not being able to sing AT ALL, very LOUDLY. However, shoot them an email, or phone and try to complain? For once, you'll be met with silence. This church does not know the meaning of being a good neighbour and therefore lets itself, and other Baptist churches in the area, down.

One of two churches in the West London Mission, Hinde St is a centre of a social work service…read morestretching out across the city, as well as a worshipping congregation that is seen as a beacon for liberal/sacramental Methodism. There are generally 2 Holy Communion services a Sunday (English Language) at 10am and then either 11am or 6:30pm. The 11am is a more traditional service, with a full-text sermon, the evening is slightly more informal, and tends to be in the round, with the option to join in the musicians most weeks. Morning congregation tends to be older, with a creche, services for families and so on. Evening congregation is almost all younger adults from about 20-50, with a few others. Worship also takes place in Portuguese and Korean - see church website for details, and also for information about the work of the West London Mission, in terms of drug/alcohol rehab, working with the homeless, and supporting those who are category 1 offenders. A church that blends preaching and praxis as best it can, in the heart of the West End.

This lovely church in Soho Square was once the home of…read moreCasanova's lover Mrs Cornelys & their daughter was conceived here when it was once one of the most fashionable addresses in London. Now it holds magnificent services. I went to the funeral of Pearl here, wife of John Bermiston, a publican in nearby Fitzrovia's Northumberland Arms

As a temporary resident of London (student abroad) who was looking for a church to go to Mass…read moreduring my period of stay, I am very happy to having found this church. It's ambiance is respectful but not overly so (in the sense that no one will seem to want to criticize you if you just so happen to drop your jacket/book during Mass). There were a variety of types of people during my time there, and everywhere I looked, I was greeted with a smile. The music was all very pleasant, especially due to the fantastic acoustics of the stone walled church! Overall, if I were to ever find myself in London again on a Sunday, I'll be making my way here.

What a beautiful church in the heart of Kensington. Open to the public and only asks for a…read moredonation. You can contribute coin, paper money or tap to donate with your watch or phone. Well Preserved and original this church has so many memoriums that show how much history is within the walls. War memorials are sprinkled throughout and deserve your time and attention. Amazing stained glass and wood beam construction within.

The church of St Mary Abbots Kensington holds what should be an imposing position, on the busy…read morejunction of Kensington High Street and Kensington Church Street, but somehow contrives to hide itself from the bustle of the traffic, the shoppers and office workers hurrying past. The present church, built in 1872, is not the first on the site. Kensington derives its name from the Saxon sons of Cynesinge, who founded a settlement or 'tun' in 700 AD near or on the land where St Mary Abbots now stands - 'Cynesingetun' developed into modern 'Kensington'. Little is known about whether there was a church here in Saxon times, but there was definitely a church here after the Norman conquest. The church was bequeathed in the 1100s to the great Benedictine Abbey of St Mary at Abingdon, and in 1260 the abbey established a parish in Kensington, dedicated to St Mary and possibly then given the epithet of 'Abbots'. The line of vicars can be traced directly back to this foundation in 1262. The Norman church was rebuilt in 1370, but the Dissolution of the Monasteries led to the confiscation by the Crown of the Abbey's Kensington lands. Subsequently, the establishment of the Court at Kensington Palace by King William III led to a considerable growth in the local population, and the small medieval church was replaced by a larger Renaissance-style church in the 17th century. This in turn was considered too small for the growth of the local population during the 18th and 19th centuries and, despite the establishment of other parishes in the area, a new church on a grand scale was commissioned in the mid 19th century. The architect was no less than the great Sir George Gilbert Scott, who built a fine neo-Gothic church in the Early English style, and this is the building we see to-day. The church has a standard floor plan of a long nave, with generous aisles, but with short, broad transepts, and a relatively small chancel and choir. The entrance is via a long cloister from Kensington Church Street itself. The quality of workmanship and the grand scale - it is nearly 180ft long, and the nave roof is 72ft high - make this an impressive building. Its spire, at nearly 200ft, is said to be London's highest. The church contains many fittings from the earlier churches, especially funeral monuments from the mid 1600s onwards. Notable among these is a memorial in the form of an angel, to Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg (d.1899), and Leopold, Duke of Albany (d.1884), by their sculptor sister, Princess Louise (daughter of Queen Victoria) who died in 1939. The pulpit dates from 1697, and was a gift from William III. Given its location, it is no surprise that the church has had a long list of impressive parishioners. These have included Sir Isaac Newton (commemorated in a window in the north transept), Joseph Addison, William Wilberforce, George Canning, William Thackeray and Lord Macaulay. More recent parishioners have included the late Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone and the late Princess Diana. The church is the centre of a very lively parish life, with an long tradition of church music and a fine choir (regular concerts are held here), a busy Sunday School, and an associated Primary School. For details of services and special events, see the web-site.