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London - St Martin-in-the-Fields Church

St Martin-in-the-Fields is the royal parish church (hence the royal coat of arms above the Corinthian portico), and also the parish church of the Admiralty. There has been a church on this site since 1222 at least. The original church was rebuilt in the reign of Henry VIII (1544) and replaced in 1726 by the present structure, designed by James Gibbs, a pupil of Carlo Fontana.

Must-see attractions nearby:
The church is Gibbs's masterpiece, notable particularly for its Corinthian portico, its 56m/185ft high steeple and its elliptical ceiling (of Italian workmanship), supported on Corinthian columns. The font belonged to the previous church, of which there are some other relics in the crypt (worth seeing for its own sake, with massive square piers). To the north of the altar is the royal box or pew, to the south the Admiralty box. Above the chancel arch are the arms of George I. The church is notable for its variety of worship, its many musical concerts, and its social care work with the needy.
Things to See

London Brass Rubbing Centre

At the London Brass Rubbing Centre in the St Martin-in-the-Fields Church, visitors get a choice of 90 plaques to rub, including medieval knights, Tudor kings and queens, plus Celtic designs. Prices range from £2.50 to £15.00 and include specialist paper, multicolored waxes and expert tuition. Children under 12 get a £1.00 reduction.

There is also a free exhibition of studio rubbings created by experts with ready-made and custom rubbings available for sale.
Address
St Martin-in-the-Fields
Trafalgar Square
London WC2N 4JJ
England
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open8:008:008:008:008:008:008:00
Close18:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:3018:30
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Tips
Lunchtime concerts Monday, Tuesday, and Friday; evening concerts Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Underground: Charing Cross, Leicester Square, Embankment.
The National Gallery and St Martin's-in-the-Fields Church in London.
St Martins in the Fields in Trafalgar Square in London.
Clock on the tower of St Martins-in-the-Fields in London.
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