Christ Church Spitalfields
Nicholas Hawksmoor's towering English Baroque church on Commercial Street, restored in 2004 and free to step inside when open.
- Landmark
- Price: Free
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Did you know
Its 1735 Richard Bridge organ was the largest in England, a record it held for over a hundred years.
Local tip
Full access is Sunday 1pm to 4pm, while Monday and Tuesday 10am to 3pm are vestibule-only. The church asks visitors to check it is not closed for an event before travelling; entry is free.
Finding it
- Address
- Commercial Street, London E1 6LY
- Nearest station
- Aldgate East (Tube), 443 m away
Details change, so check with the place before you set off.
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