St Matthew's Church, 20 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU
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Accessibility
Accessible toilet
"In Westminster you cannot park on yellow lines with a blue badge you must use disabled bays; there is one on Great Peter Street and a few others in Smith Square, you may park on yellow lines on Saturday and Sunday. With a blue badge you can park on a pay and display you need to pay for a minimum of 10 minutes you can then get an hours parking for free."
Brief description
https://programme.openhouse.org.uk/listings/13264
2025: "Sir George Gilbert Scott, 1851.St Matthew's is an inclusive church with unique architecture, remarkable history, and a very strong musical tradition; but in the shadow of Westminster Abbey it is often overlooked, making it a real hidden gem. Come and learn about St Matthew's history and community, hear our choir and historic organ, and learn about how we continue centuries of prayer in this holy place."
"St Matthew's is a small church nestled amidst Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and the great departments of state — proclaiming Christian values of welcome, hospitality, prayer and a sense of the presence of God in the midst of the busy city.
We are a community committed to radical inclusion, where everyone is welcome, whatever their background, beliefs, or where they find themselves on their journey. Our doors are open every day.
Built between 1849 and 1851 to the design of Sir George Gilbert Scott, with later work by G. F. Bodley and Sir Ninian Comper, we stand in the Anglo-Catholic tradition of the Church of England — a tradition we hold gently and inclusively, expressed through the daily rhythm of the Eucharist and the Offices at the heart of our common life."
Address
St Matthew's Church, 20 Great Peter Street, London SW1P 2BU
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Directions
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
2026: The church is open daily for quiet prayer and reflection.
Transport
2025: "Tube
Westminster
TrainVictoria
Bus11, 88"
Amenities
- Accessible toilet
- Drinking water
- Family-friendly event
- Gender neutral toilet
- Handrails on one side of stairs
- Hearing loop
- Loan wheelchair
- Seating available
- Step-free routes
- Toilets
Travel Information
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NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see:
https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/driving/check-your-vehicle-35896
Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
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