St Alfege Church, Greenwich : Visit us

Visiting St Alfege Church and admission

Welcome to St Alfege Church, in the heart of one of London’s most vibrant and fascinating areas. From its beginnings, Greenwich has been a place that welcomes new residents and visitors, and St Alfege Church has stood at its centre since the martyrdom of St Alfege in 1012.

We offer uplifting worship for all ages and every year, thousands pass through our doors to admire the stunning architecture, learn about our rich history, or simply enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.

Opening times

We strive to keep St Alfege Church open Tuesday to Sunday, plus Bank Holidays, from 11 am to 4 pm. However, occasional closures may occur due to weddings, funerals, special events, maintenance, or other activities. Please check our website or contact us to confirm our opening hours. We are always happy to assist with your visit.

Beyond the church, Greenwich offers plenty to explore, including the Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich Market, the Cutty Sark, and the stunning Greenwich Park. The church is a short walk from the riverfront, with numerous cafés, restaurants, and shops nearby.

Admission

Entry to St Alfege Church is free, but maintaining this historic building comes at a significant cost. If you are able, we kindly ask for a donation of £5-£10 to support our work in preserving the church for future generations.

To enhance your visit, consider purchasing our informative Church Visitor Guide for £3.

Donations can be made via a donation box near the exit, through a Contactless Card reader, or using a Gift Aid Envelope for UK taxpayers to increase their contribution’s impact.

Hidden Spaces tours

We are now running Hidden Spaces tours, including a visit to the crypt. Find out more [here].

Services and worship

Everyone is welcome to attend our acts of worship. We hold various services throughout the week.

Group visits

We welcome group visits including schools, but these must be pre-booked. Please email the church office for arrangements.

Concerts and recitals

Find out more about our concerts and recitals

Photography

Photography for personal use is welcome inside the church but is not permitted during services. Please see here for other photography or filming.

Accessibility

For information on accessibility, please read our Accessibility Information

How to find us

St Alfege Church is easily accessible by public transport:

Rail and DLR: Greenwich mainline station, Greenwich DLR, Cutty Sark DLR

Buses: 129, 177, 188, 199, 286, 386

Parking

There is no public parking in the churchyard, but metered on-street parking is available nearby. Two public car parks are also close by:

Burney Street SE10 8EX
Cutty Sark Gardens SE10 9HT

Visitor guidelines

Bags must be kept with you at all times. We do not have cloakroom facilities.

Please respect the sacred space of the church and other visitors.

We look forward to welcoming you to St Alfege Church.

Hello and welcome to St Alfege. If you are a new visitor, we have a page for you to get to know us and learn about planning a visit.
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Planning your Visit

Services at St Alfege Church

We have a range of Sunday and weekday services at St Alfege, including daily prayer, children's services, Lugandan fellowship, Taizé and Evensong. Everyone is welcome to our services.

Please email Wendy Foreman if you would like to sign up for a regular e-newsletter with information about worship, music, heritage and other activities.

Updated service times are always available on the homepage of this website.

Sunday Services

Sunday 8am, Holy Communion (BCP)
This is a said communion service in church according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer lasting about 35 minutes. It is quiet and contemplative. The congregation normally gathers at a local coffee shop after the service. Please note this service does not take place in August.

Sunday 10am, Parish Eucharist

This is a full, sung communion service attended by up to 200 people in the congregation every week. The service, from Common Worship, includes a sermon and cathedral-standard singing with St Alfege Church Choir. Many volunteers are involved in welcoming, reading and serving. This service lasts about an hour and ten minutes and uses traditional language on most Sundays.

This service is broadcast live on our YouTube Channel, @StAlfegeChurch. You do not have to sign up or log in, and we do not broadcast the distribution of communion.

Children's Church gathers for worship in the Church Hall during term time.

Refreshments are offered in the hall after the service, and everyone is welcome.

Sunday 4pm, Choral Evensong (monthly)
Join us for Choral Evensong which is sung on the last Sunday of every month at 4pm (excluding August) and lasts for about an hour. Enjoy the beauty of language and music in cathedral-style evensong according to the 1662 Book of Common Prayer with St Alfege Choir led by Director of Music, Joshua Ryan. Please note that there is no Choral Evensong in August. However there is a special Bell Ringers' Evensong on Sunday 30 August at 4pm.

Sunday 3pm, Okutendereza mu Luganda (monthly)
A service in Lugandan is held every second Sunday of the month at 3pm in the church. This is an Anglican service organised and led by Okutendereza mu Luganda, a fellowship of Lugandan speakers from Uganda and Rwanda. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday 5:30pm, Abide (monthly)

A contemplative service on the first Sunday of every month at 5.30pm featuring silence, liturgy, prayers and music from the Taize and Northumbria Communities, and lasting for about 45 minutes. Please note that there is no Abide service in August.

Weekday services

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:30am, Morning Prayer

A said service of prayer and Bible reading, lasting approximately 20 minutes. We meet in the St Alfege Chapel, in Church.

Thursday 8am, Holy Communion

A said service of Holy Communion, lasting approximately 40 minutes. We meet in the St Alfege Chapel, in Church. Please note that this service does not take place in August.