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Historic church overlooking Trafalgar Square, designed by James Gibbs and built in 1726. Cafe in the Crypt. Gift shop. Art gallery and market in the courtyard. Candelit concerts Thursday-Saturday. Free lunchtime recitals Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Brass rubbing centre. All profits go to support the work of the church, with its particular ministry to the homeless.
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| Opening times: | St Martin-in-the-Fields is now closed for refurbishment as part of our Building Renewal Project. We will be returning to church on Sunday 30 September. Cafe in the Crypt will re-open 1 October 2007. |
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| Catering | Pre/post theatre menus |
Lonely Planet review of St Martin in The Fields Church
The 'royal parish church' is a delightful fusion of classical and baroque styles that was completed by James Gibbs (1682-1754) in 1726. A around 36 million refurbishment project, completed in October 2007, sees a new entrance pavilion and foyer, several new areas at the rear of the church, including spaces offering social care (many homeless and destitute people rely on the church's help), and a lovely 'contemplative space' accessible to the public. These are in addition to the main hall, where mass and musical concerts are held, and the famous crypt café. The refurbishment dig-up unearthed a 1.5-tonne limestone Roman sarcophagus containing a human skeleton in the churchyard; the yard also holds the graves of 18th-century artists Reynolds and Hogarth.
Guided Tour of St Martins Guided walk
Recurring event
A guided tour of St Martin's that explores the church and the crypt, behind the scenes into the vaults and the Royal box.13 Oct 2008 to 25 Nov 2008
16 Oct 2008
In recent years the orchestra has performed in the majority of the major venues across the country, and in London. Future tours include: France, Germany, USA, Japan and Hong Kong. Programme: Mozart: Salzburg Symphony No. 1; Mozart: Symphony No. 29 in A; Mozart: Eine Kleine Nachtmusik; Haydn: Farewell Symphony No. 45 in F sharp.17 Oct 2008
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Location Information St Martin in The Fields Church
| Address: | Trafalgar Square, 6 St Martin's Place, London London WC2N 4JJ |
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| Telephone: | +44 (0)20 7766 1100 |
| Fax: | +44 (0)20 7839 5163 |
| Website: | www.smitf.org |
| By road: | Exit station from main concourse. Cross the Strand at crossing by 'Next', Church is across road (Duncannon St). |
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