Key facts
- Denomination
- Roman Catholic
- Address
- 14 Ely Place
London, EC1N 6RY
Greater London - Built
- 1300
- Listed status
- Grade I listed
Sources: Historic England list entry 1078287, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q4505176, OpenStreetMap, www.stetheldreda.com
Before visiting St Etheldreda's
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 St Etheldreda's
St Etheldreda’s is an active Roman Catholic church at 14 Ely Place, near Charterhouse Street in Holborn, London. This Grade I listed building is used for Mass, baptisms, weddings and funerals. Its dedication recalls Etheldreda, the Anglo-Saxon saint associated with the foundation of the monastery at Ely.
The church was probably built in 1284–86 as the London chapel of the Bishops of Ely and formed part of their residence. It is a two-level example of early Decorated Gothic architecture, comprising a spacious upper chapel and a crypt below. Notable details include bar tracery, an unusual intersecting design in the east window, and large framed recesses intended for statues. After Georgian alterations in the 18th century, George Gilbert Scott restored the crypt and upper chapel towards their medieval appearance following the Catholic purchase of 1874. The building reopened for Catholic worship in 1878.
Getting there
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Etheldreda's?⌄
St Etheldreda's is at 14 Ely Place, London, Greater London, EC1N 6RY.
What denomination is St Etheldreda's?⌄
St Etheldreda's in London belongs to the Roman Catholic tradition.
How old is the St Etheldreda's building?⌄
The building dates from 1300. It is on the statutory register as a Grade I listed building.
How do I contact St Etheldreda's?⌄
You can reach St Etheldreda's through its website at www.stetheldreda.com.
Other Roman Catholic churches in London
Services: Saturday 9:00 AM; Saturday 10:00 AM
More churches in London
Services: Sunday 11:00 AM
Nearby churches
Services: Sunday 8:00 AM
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