On our radar: Top sacred places in London for peace of mind

The Fitzrovia Chapel

This small former hospital chapel feels like a jewel box of historic worship architecture, covered in gold mosaics and rich stonework. It often hosts art exhibitions and quiet days, so it works both as a cultural landmark and one of the most intimate mindfulness spaces London offers.

• Address: 2 Pearson Square, Fitzrovia, London W1T 3BF
• Opening hours: Typically Mon, Wed–Sat 11:00–18:00, Sun 12:00–17:00, with variations for exhibitions.

 

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All Saints Church, Margaret Street

All Saints is a landmark of High Victorian Gothic and one of the standout historic churches in London. Inside you find intense colour, tiled walls and a strong choral tradition that creates a very focused atmosphere for prayer. It feels like stepping into a living piece of religious heritage rather than a museum.

• Address: Margaret Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W 8JG
• Opening hours: Generally open for prayer and worship every day, often around 11:00–19:00

 

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All Souls Langham Place

All Souls sits just 0.07 mile from Fitzrovia Quarter and is instantly recognisable by its circular portico and slender spire. The church is known for strong preaching, music and outreach, including the All Souls Orchestra, which turns this into a hub for London worship places rather than only a Sunday venue.

• Address: Langham Place, London W1B 3DA
• Opening hours: Key Sunday services at 9:30, 11:30 and 17:30, plus other events and midweek worship.

 

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St Charles Borromeo Church (Ogle Street)

Tucked into a side street, this Catholic church offers an urban spiritual retreat London option with a strong Neocatechumenal presence. The interior mixes Gothic Revival structure with distinctive furnishings and an immersion font, so it feels both traditional and contemporary in how it uses space for prayer.

• Address: 8 Ogle Street, London W1W 6HS
• Opening hours: Church usually open Mon–Sat roughly 8:00–18:00 for private prayer, with regular weekday and Sunday Masses.

American International Church

The American International Church gathers an international, English speaking congregation near Tottenham Court Road. Alongside Sunday worship it runs a long-standing soup kitchen, which makes this not only a religious site in London but also a place where social support and faith come together in a practical way.

• Address: 79a Tottenham Court Road, London W1T 4TD
• Opening hours: Offices typically open Mon–Fri about 9:00–17:30, Sunday worship at 11:00

Fo Guang Shan London Temple

Fo Guang Shan brings Mahayana Buddhist practice into a historic Fitzrovia building, with statues, a main shrine and regular teaching events. You can attend meditation sessions, sutra copying or tea and Zen activities, which makes it feel more like an open spiritual classroom than a quiet shrine only.

• Address: 84 Margaret Street, London W1W 8TD.
• Opening hours: Commonly open Mon–Thu and Sat around 10:00–12:00 and 12:40–17:00, with some daytime weekend events, closed on Fridays.

ISKCON Soho London

ISKCON Soho is a compact Krishna temple only about 0.1 mile from Fitzrovia Quarter. Inside you find lively chanting, vegetarian prasadam and a constant flow of devotees, which contrasts with many quieter sacred places in London yet still offers deep meditation and prayer spaces through mantra practice.

• Address: 10 Soho Street, London W1D 3DL
• Opening hours: Temples generally open daily from 04:30–21:30, with multiple daily arati and darshan times.

If you are looking for mosques in Central London, Regent’s Park and Fitzrovia host welcoming spaces for both daily prayers and visitors who want to learn about Islam. These locations often combine worship, libraries and cultural programmes.

London Central Mosque, about 1.6 miles from Fitzrovia Quarter, is one of the most recognisable holy places to visit in London with its golden dome and large prayer hall. Alongside prayers it houses the Islamic Cultural Centre, library and exhibitions, which help visitors understand Islamic history and life in Britain.

• Address: 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG
• Opening hours: Commonly open to visitors roughly 10:00–21:00, with access aligned to daily prayer times.

 

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Synagogue gives a clear point of entry to Orthodox Jewish life in the West End for anyone exploring synagogues in London. It combines regular services with music and educational events.

Central Synagogue stands about 0.29 mile from Fitzrovia Quarter and has served its community for more than 150 years. The building combines traditional layout with a strong musical tradition, including a renowned chazan, so visitors experience both architectural and liturgical sides of Jewish religious heritage.

• Address: 36 Hallam Street, London W1W 6NW
• Opening hours: Office typically opens Mon–Thu about 9:00–16:00, Fri morning, Sun daytime, with separate service times for Shabbat and festivals.