Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- Edge Hill
London, SW19 4LU
Greater London - Built
- 1901
- Listed status
- Grade II* listed
- Architect
- Frederick Walters
Sources: Historic England list entry 1080957, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q7397169, OpenStreetMap, sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk
Before visiting Sacred Heart
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.
Check the church’s website →About Sacred Heart
Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic parish church on Edge Hill in Wimbledon, south-west London. Serving Wimbledon and nearby districts within the Archdiocese of Southwark, it is now administered by the archdiocese following more than 130 years of Jesuit oversight. The church stands beside Wimbledon College and Donhead Preparatory School and is protected as a Grade II* listed building.
Edith Arendrup of the Courtauld family established the parish after moving to Wimbledon in 1877, initially arranging for Jesuits from Roehampton to celebrate Mass at her home. She later commissioned Frederick Walters to design a substantial church in late Decorated Gothic style. The nave opened in 1887, with further sections added in stages before the west front was completed in 1901. Financial constraints prevented the planned large western tower, so the finished façade has two turrets and an imposing window with tracery. A memorial to Arendrup is set into the south wall. The reordered sanctuary, dedicated in 1990, includes a new altar and a bronze reliquary holding martyrs’ relics.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sacred Heart?⌄
Sacred Heart is at Edge Hill, London, Greater London, SW19 4LU.
What denomination is Sacred Heart?⌄
Sacred Heart in London belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the Sacred Heart building?⌄
The building dates from 1901. It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building. The architect was Frederick Walters.
How do I contact Sacred Heart?⌄
You can reach Sacred Heart through its website at sacredheartwimbledon.org.uk.
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Services: Saturday 9:00 AM; Saturday 10:00 AM
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Services: Sunday 11:00 AM
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