St Giles-in-the-Fields is a famous Anglican church located in London near the British Museum. Some of the materials used in the church foundations are almost 1000 year old. This church has been a pillar of faith for the people living in the neighbourhood. Tourist flocks to visit the tombs and its old architecture. Tickets are affordable and visiting hours are scheduled so that the tourists could see the church parish activities. The voluntary choir is opened for anyone to visit and listen.
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Getting there
Located on 60 St Giles High Street near the Shaftesbury Theatre, the church can be spotted easily from the smaller roads nearby. A40 road lead directly to it and Shaftesbury Ave pass next to it. It is also accessible by public transport.
By train and tube: there are a few tube stations nearby that leave its passengers a short 5-10 minutes walk away from this old beautiful church. The first station is Tottenham Court Road; the second is Covent Garden, and the third one is Leicester Square.
By bus: take the bus lines 1, 7, 8, 14, 19, 24, 25, 29, 38, 55, 98, 134, 177, 243. All of them will take you to Tottenham bus stops, just a couple of minutes away from the historic landmark.
By car: Heading by car towards the St Giles in the Fields Church will take around 10 minutes through the A40 Road or Stacey St. High Holborn is quite near and goes pass the Odeon Cinema Covent Garden.
International: the trip from London international airport to the St Giles-in-the-Fields Church should take you around an hour by bus (stops at the terminal exit) or taxi.
Parking facilities
Parking spaces are easy to find in the immediate vicinity but are limited to the timeframe of parking booths. Other parking lots are close by but require a small fee. Plenty of yellow lines in the area are reserved for the Blue Badge holders.
Access for people with special needs
The church is accessible to wheelchair users; however, the presence of the companion is strongly recommended.