Saturday 20 September
Architecture, worship, history, music, enterprise, see some of the many aspects of our amazing building.
As part of the London wide celebration of historic sites and building on Saturday 20 September, 10am – 3pm, St Martin-in-the-Fields church will be open to visitors with programmes available at the door. There will be guided tours, flower arranging, shop and cafe discounts, and brass rubbing to enjoy.
Timings and tickets will be available from the box office and website from the beginning of September.
What’s on in the Church?
Neil MacGregor
12pm
Congregation member, former Director of the British Museum will do a short talk, ‘St Martin-in-the-Fields: Royal church, revolutionary building’
Church Tours
10:30am, 12pm, 1pm
Architecture, worship, history, music, enterprise, see some of the many aspects of our amazing building including one in Cantonese.
Bell Tower Tours
11:30am, 12:30am and 1:30pm
Ever wondered how the amazing sounds from the bells are created? Come and see! Tickets free online or from the box office. Please note spaces are limited due to access
Please note: 78 steps to the tower.
Garden Tours
11am, 11:40am, 12:20pm
Secret garden in the square – meet on the portico at any of the above times.
Come and draw!
12:30pm – 2pm
Bring your sketch book and enjoy the opportunity to draw in our wonderful building. Basic materials can be provided.
Flower Arranging
10:30pm – 1pm
Join us for flower arranging in church. Expertly tutored by our flower arranging team, you can take home a small arrangement or a posy/ brooch.
Your favourite hymns: Come and sing
1pm – 1:30pm
Join us at the grand piano. All welcome, no audition required!
Connection at St Martins
10am – 2pm
Meet members of The Friends & Connection team, and find out about the invaluable work they are doing with the homeless, helping them to recover and find their way off the streets.
The team takes the time to get to know each person and goes the extra mile to understand their needs and hopes for the future, focusing on creating solutions with people, not for them.”
What’s on in the Crypt?
Foyer: Art exhibition
Children’s art competition organised by the charity mothersbridge.org.
Brass Rubbing
Adults £5, under 16’s free. Purchase from the shop in the foyer.
Shop
Receive a 10% discount on purchases in the shop – simply show them your ticket or this programme.
Cafe
Enjoy tea and cake for £6.50 in our café from 2pm to 5pm simply show your ticket or this programme.
