Key facts
- Denomination
- Baptist
- Address
- Newington Butts
London
Greater London - Listed status
- Grade II listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1385730, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q1570699, OpenStreetMap
Before visiting Metropolitan Tabernacle
Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.
We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.
No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.
About Metropolitan Tabernacle
Metropolitan Tabernacle is a Baptist church on Newington Butts, in the Elephant and Castle area of London. This Grade II listed place of worship remains active, with regular services supported by overflow rooms and online broadcasts. The congregation is Independent Reformed Baptist and has been led by Peter Masters since 1970.
Founded in 1650 amid restrictions on Puritan Nonconformists, the church first met under William Rider and later became Particular Baptist. Its best-known minister, Charles Haddon Spurgeon, arrived in 1854, and rapid growth prompted construction of a 6,000-seat tabernacle designed by William Willmer Pocock. It opened in 1861. Fire destroyed most of the building in 1898, while wartime bombing caused further destruction in 1941. In both disasters, the entrance portico and basement remained. A smaller church was completed in 1957, incorporating these surviving elements.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Metropolitan Tabernacle?⌄
Metropolitan Tabernacle is at Newington Butts, London, Greater London.
What denomination is Metropolitan Tabernacle?⌄
Metropolitan Tabernacle in London belongs to the Baptist tradition.
How old is the Metropolitan Tabernacle building?⌄
It is on the statutory register as a Grade II listed building.
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