Tour of The Temple Church

About This Event

A private tour of The Temple Church London with Robin Griffith-Jones Master of the Temple.

4pm – 5pm on Wednesday, 30th October

Evensong will take place 6pm – 6.45pm for those wishing to attend after the tour.

There is no charge to attend the tour. Booking is essential. Members are able to register for one guest ticket.

We kindly request that a donation is made to The Temple Church London at the end of the tour.

The Temple Church is one of the most historic and beautiful churches in London. Use the top tool-bar to read its story, period by period. Here are eight hundred years of history: from the Crusaders in the 12th century, through the turmoil of the Reformation and the founding father of Anglican theology, to some of the most famous church music in London, week by week – music which we invite you to come and hear when you are next within striking distance of the Temple.

The Church was built by the Knights Templar, the order of crusading monks founded to protect pilgrims on their way to and from Jerusalem in the 12th century. The Church is in two parts: the Round and the Chancel. The Round Church was consecrated in 1185 by the patriarch of Jerusalem. It was designed to recall the holiest place in the Crusaders’ world: the circular Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. It is a numinous space – and has a wonderful acoustic for singing.

The Temple Church lies ‘off street’ between Fleet Street and the River Thames, in an ‘oasis’ of ancient buildings, courtyards and gardens.

We kindly request that a donation is made to The Temple Church London at the end of the tour.