Corpus Christi Catholic Church

247 reviews

1-5 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NB, United Kingdom

www.corpuschristimaidenlane.org.uk

+442078364700

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Corpus Christi Catholic Church is a Catholic church located at 1-5 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NB, United Kingdom. It has received 247 reviews with an average rating of 4.8 stars.

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Hours

Monday8AM-8PM
Tuesday8AM-7PM
Wednesday8AM-7PM
Thursday8AM-7PM
Friday8:30AM-7PM
Saturday8AM-8PM
Sunday8AM-7PM

F.A.Q

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  • The address of Corpus Christi Catholic Church: 1-5 Maiden Ln, London WC2E 7NB, United Kingdom

  • Corpus Christi Catholic Church has 4.8 stars from 247 reviews

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  • "I make my way to Corpus Christi once every time I visit London"

    "This is a beautiful little church, almost hidden in plain sight, behind Covent Garden square and nestled in on a street that is filled with restaurants and bars"

    "My wife and I were touring the sights in London and had an early flight Sunday morning, so we were looking for a mass that fit our Saturday schedule"

    "My mother and I attended this church on a Saturday afternoon in July, 1990"

    "Very intimate, ornate Catholic church"

Reviews

  • Paul Newsham

I make my way to Corpus Christi once every time I visit London. I need peace, solitude and time to think, to reflect in my all to brief visits to the Capital ... where better than here at Corpus for me on my journey? This House of God never lets me down. The Holy Spirit moves in mysterious ways ... and feeds me and answers me ... truly this venue is Holy ... I feel humbled in this venue which brings me down to my inner values with so much to reflect on and count my blessings ... and for a short period of time I have a warm feeling of goodness ... The Priest when I have met him has always been good listener ... my own church, the C of E regretfully did not feed me spiritually any more alas... It has ran its course ... perhaps I should become a Roman Catholic? I have thought about this for many years ... Nearer and nearer draws the time ...

  • D

This is a beautiful little church, almost hidden in plain sight, behind Covent Garden square and nestled in on a street that is filled with restaurants and bars. It has been beautifully renovated and I find it so welcoming here. What most passers-by won't know is that you can enjoy mass in Latin here, although the homily is done in English. Furthermore, this is not just a church, it has also been elevated to a Diocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament by Cardinal Nichols. It is a wonderful place of peace and reflection, right in the heart of London's commercial and theatre district. An oasis of tranquillity.

  • Trey Hoos

My wife and I were touring the sights in London and had an early flight Sunday morning, so we were looking for a mass that fit our Saturday schedule. Corpus Christi had a 6pm Saturday mass that we attended. The Church is very quaint and nestled in the heart of a very busy street. The beauty of the church, in particular the altar/sanctuary pulled you in during Mass. The best part was that we didn't put two and two together right away....but the weekend we were there was also the feast of Corpus Christi! What better of a place to be at Mass! Thank you for letting us join you!

  • John Parks

My mother and I attended this church on a Saturday afternoon in July, 1990. Both of us were lifelong Catholics (she died in 2003, I am still Catholic), and this church, bar none, was the most inhospitable church either of us had ever attended. The priest was cold as a fish, and the congregation was deeply unwelcoming toward visitors. If you are looking to fulfill an obligation to attend Mass, the place will do, but Westminster Abbey has a very beautiful Evensong service too, and they are lots friendlier, if they are somewhat heretical. :)

  • AJ “Tone” C

Very intimate, ornate Catholic church. Rich in iconography. Features in Graham Greene's novel: "The end of the affair". A remarkable novel about arriving at faith from the inner conflict and guilt of an adulterous affair during the war. A message that revelation can suddenly appear when least expected in the most contradictory circumstances Greene, a Catholic, structured many of his novels around his own fight with his faith, and must have found inspiration from visiting this very church.

  • Michael Tenorio

The church is like in a middle of high street and busy restaurants and you might miss it as it is like hide g from the crowd. However inside is the opposite it boast richness of colour and beauty not to mention it is not so big like a cathedral or a basilica that you can get lost I side. This church one of the precious church if London which makes this church worth visiting and worth to pay respect.

  • Gary Dugan

Wonderful church on the edge of Covent Garden. Such an oasis from the noise and consumerism of what’s is outside the doors. After an extensive refurbishment the church is a most blessed church fitting of holding the blessed Eucharist. Many statues of prominent saints, among them Saint Patrick. Don’t go just as a tourist but as someone open to listening to God in a most holy setting.

  • Mike Day

This lovely shrine has been beautifully restored and when open is an oasis of peace. Built in 1874 and recently reopened after extensive renovation, this church is easily missed, sited, as it is in a nondescript back street close to Covent Garden. The statue at the entrance gives a clue as to the use of the building. Services are very traditional and mostly in Latin.

  • Stephen

So peaceful to pray do meditation and my favourite church In London Latin sung mass Sunday Anyone in London for visiting holiday should go say a prayer relax Good for the spirit and the soul . Thankful to all the parishioners though most thanks to the Priest and alter service for keeping us in touch with Christ his Blessed mother and the Holy Spirit ❤️

  • M P Hopper

It is easy to walk past this church because of its lack of a traditional porch but that would mean missing out on this Covent Garden gem. Corpus Christi church is beautifully ornate and very well kept. It is one of the few places in London where you can attend a Tridentine Mass and the parish priest always includes some latin in his services.

  • V Cheng

Corpus Christi Church is tucked at a small street filled with many eateries. It’s like a oasis within a bustling neighborhood. It’s such a big contrast to the other establishments within the block. Worth checking out if you’re in the area.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Christopher J Keeffe

A beautiful church in the heart of Covent Garden. The church is the Diocesan Shrine of the Blessed Sacrament and also the church of the catholic actors guild. Visited on a PRIDE day. The still calmness gave a sense of correctness on a bizzare day. The church is definitely worth a visit.

  • Auxi Santiago

Pequeña Iglesia católica en el centro de Londres. Cuando se está conociendo la ciudad se puede aprovechar para visitarla o ir allí a Misa. Tiene un horario amplio y una decoración muy especial. Los escalones de la entrada impiden la entrada a las personas con movilidad reducida.

  • Timothy Finigan

Stunning restoration, making this Church one of the finest in London. The eastward-facing altar has been retained and the awkward forward-facing one removed. The Lady altar and Sacred Heart altar have also been restored. Well worth a visit if you haven't seen it for a while.

  • kevin fagan

This is a beautiful small church in the heart of covent garden. The Actors Church, recently completly renovated, is a surprise on Maiden Lane, and repays a visit with a beautiful,tranquil space in the middle of West End bustle.

  • Chizoba Harriet

Lovely, serene and a beautiful place to worship. I enjoyed the sermon at mass. The 11.30 am Latin mass was absolutely terrific. The songs chanted in Latin, I can't begin to describe it. Felt like the mass shouldn't even end.

  • Steven Jarvis

A beautiful church, which has recently undergone extensive renovation. Traditional Latin Mass is celebrated on Mondays at 6.30pm. The church has strong connection with the theatre, and is the home of the Catholic Stage Guild

  • Pascoal Soares

Catholic church in the heart of London, great mass timing at 1pm if you have a lunch break at that hour... All Glory to Jesus Christ
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Helen Keegan

A beautiful Church. It's a haven of peace and contemplation in the midst of the bustling West End. It's entrance is unassuming but once you go down a few steps, it opens up into a glorious space. Well worth a visit.

  • Andreas Wildhaber

Innenraum: Sehr schönen, goldenen Hauptaltar mit fünf Ewiglicht-Leuchter. Es lässt sich gut beten. (Zur Zeit wird die linke Seite des Schiffes renoviert, stört aber nicht sehr, da der Blick auf den Altar frei ist.

  • Anil Gunesh

A lovely church tucked away behind the strand. I attended a socially distanced Christmas mass and will visit again. Very quiet and peaceful. Services are being streamed online if you cannot attend in person.

  • Jack Stapley

Nice atmosphere and feels calming to meditate and self reflect if you wanted to go somewher more quiet in London
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
30–60 min
Reservation recommended
Not sure

  • Paul Vetrano

This is a beautiful church. I experienced a wonderful mass and felt it was a fantastic place to connect with my Lord Jesus Christ. I highly recommend stopping by if you are in town. …

  • Alex

Beautiful church tucked away behind Covent Garden. It happened to be open when I was dining opposite so I took a look inside. Very calming and architecturally impressive throughout.

  • Elena Serena Piccardi

Corpus Christi Catholic Church is a hidden gem in Covent Garden. The architecture of the church is spectacular and the atmosphere serene. I will be back and I recommend visiting!

  • Terry Sexton

Spectacular, both visually and conceptually. A shrine for adoration and a place of reparation for the many sacrileges committed against the Blessed Sacrament. Well worth a visit

  • John Kalief

Like a pearl hidden away amongst the busy streets of Covent gardens, the Church fills your heart with a lot of peace, it is quiet and perfect for silent prayers and reflection.

  • Daniel James

Simply wonderful... stunning little church in Central London... first experience with the traditional Latin Mass here was just out of this world. So amazing …

  • Ernesto Aginal

Located close to the busy Strand and Covent Garden areas is this church, tucked away in a side street. The interior is being renovated, but still functions as normal.

  • Yee

All Saints’ Day with cardinal Robert Sarah. A beautiful church in the heart of London. Incredible priest. A national shrine. The softest pews in the whole of London.

  • Mike Rocha

Tucked away in Covent Garden, this little gem of a church is worth a prayerful visit. Printed prayers at the statues make it easier if you're at a loss of words.

  • Brian McAlister

Beautiful chapel hidden in a side street. A little oasis in the city.
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Lavita D'souza

Truly one of the most beautiful churches I've been to.. It is beautifully maintained and quiet. I was able to reflect in peace and loved the atmosphere.

  • Samuel D'Souza

Visited in the afternoon on a recent trip to London. A true hidden gem away from the busy streets. Peaceful. The east facing high altar is incredible

  • Kathleen Malkin

Beautiful gem of a church. A shrine of the Blessed Sacrament in the heart of London. There is EF Mass here at 6.30pm on Mondays and bank holidays.

  • IJN

It offers a special programme first Thursday of each month. Just one visit and you cant stop visiting as the miracles are outpouring and instant.

  • Phil

Church hidden away down a side street. Whenever I have gone past, door always open as tradition states churches should have (but don't normally)

  • César Polo Gómez

Una parada recomendable en tu visita a Covent Garden.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Maurizio G. F

This lovely shrine has been beautifully restored and when open is an oasis of peace. Services are very traditional mostly in Latin. A gem

  • Bryann B

A hidden joy in the middle of the city. All the people drinking outside and a hidden church full of silence and peace inside. Lovely.

  • J De

Paroisse catholique et romaine. Une belle liturgie le dimanche. A la fin de la messe le prêtre salue chaque fidèle à la porte, sympa!

  • Peter Hofman

Beautiful church in a very busy part of London
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Iwan Williams

A wonderfully vibrant, busy, accessible and traditional church bolstered and brought to life by traditional liturgy. Such a gem!

  • Anita De Souza

Absolutely loved the service and was lucky to attend mass said by the Bishop of Northumberland. Couldn't have asked for more.

  • David ABCD

Lovely church in a very nice location.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • vaibhav tewari

A lovely church next to covent garden. When materialism has failed to deliver one can come here for peace and happiness.

  • mercedes montero

Es feíto pero tiene el calor de cualquiera de las pequeñas iglesias católicas q se encuentran en el centro de Londres.

  • Heman Leung

Feeling like getting into a secret silent place, a big contrast with crowded street outside, plus a Xmas manger

  • Gabriella Basso

Hidden gem in Covent Garden Come and praise and thank God for giving you the opportunity to be there in health!

  • Hank Walker

Neighborhood church.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Jorge Muñoz Martínez

Great church to take a rest in the middle of this hetetic city! Catholic chuch. Mass at 6pm on Saturdays

  • fattah lateef-adeleye

this is the house of the LORD and a very strong tower. i am always at peace in this peaceful sanctuary.

  • Virginia Yelland

Beautiful and inspiring Church, go and have some minutos in silence listening to the Voice of truth...

  • Y C S

A Hidden gem in the City. I love visiting this Church whenever I can. I always feel at peace here.

  • Richard Ashton

Beautiful Catholic church. Traditional Latin Mass every Monday at 6.30pm.
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  • Steven Arnold

Very pretty.
Visited on
Weekend
Wait time
No wait
Reservation recommended
No

  • Bill Wager

Very nice church. Went with 2 friends for the 25th anniversary of priesthood of the local priest

  • Richardson Adrian

Peaceful Oasis in the heart of London Very Atmospheriic. Not to be missed. Always worth a visit.

  • Ash Pod

Great place thank God for the 18:30 Monday evening tridentine latin mass! God Bless those priest

  • Sarah Ribeiro

Pequena, mas linda. Só não coloquei 5 estrelas porque ainda estava em construção e fria demais.

  • P Angle

Great place to visit and peaceful to pray for you cleaning and easy to donate by contactless

  • Stephen Coker

Beautiful church, religion a bit old fashioned. I haven't seen maniples since my childhood!

  • Clemens Lindner (Architect)

Sehr schöne Kirche im Herzen Londons. Vater Allen macht jedes Mal eine wunderschöne Messe!

  • Joe Wong

Wonderful place to worship, wheelchair accessible, sound system very good, streaming mass

  • Teddy Presas

A very solemn place if you need a quick escape from the hustle and bustle of the city

  • James Anderson

Jaw droppingly beautiful flower display and a lovely ambience tucked out of the way.

  • Hugh Somerville Knapman

Stunningly restored, a real gem of a church hidden away in bustling Covent Garden.

  • Ben O’Neill

Great to have a Catholic church in this busy area, daily Mass and reconciliation.

  • Lisa Corley

Fabulous Church, such a peaceful place in one of the busiest parts of London

  • Elizabeth S

It's beautiful and historic. Church is at the left of the North Face store.

  • Bridget Stamp

Beautiful and peaceful
Visited on
Weekday
Wait time
No wait

  • Juan Campos Olcina

Daily mass at 13:05, except for Tuesdays! Beautiful church and services.

  • Jason Malucci

Excellent mass and excellent priest. London is blessed to have Fr Alan

  • magladena o.

A gem! Beautiful place, feels like oasis in the middle of a busy area.

  • Sabrina Martorelli

Muy bonita . Está en una etapa de remodelación pero igual hay misas.

  • T Scott

Always a great place of solitude, escape, and peace in a busy area.

  • Njeri Matenjwa

It is a lovely and welcoming church. It's open most of the time.

  • Valeria Morell

Beautiful church. Here are the current mass times as of 10/2023

  • Paul S

Beautiful church. Great priest there. One if the best sermons.

  • Drew Hall

Lovely little church with a great priest and reverent litugy.

  • Zac Marriner

Beautiful peaceful sanctuary next to convent garden Market

  • Alysson Abner Ferreira de Oliveira

Place where we can for sure get love and peacefulness

  • Paul KC

Gorgeous church. Traditional Latin mass is wonderful

  • Fabricio Pineda Guilloux

Beautiful little treasure full of charm and peace

  • Gavin “LordPunisher” Johan

Nice rustic church...your prayers will be heard

  • Navaneethan Raja

Great place to worship. An eye catching altar.

  • Cesar Coronel Ortega

One of the most beautiful churches in London.

  • Deirdre Mason

Beautiful place. Away from hustle and bustle.

  • Danny Bryan

The church as just been decorated its great

  • Luis Hermoso

Hay misa los domingos a las 9.30 en inglés.

  • Susan Morrissey

i love this sacred space in Covent Garden.

  • juan L f

Thank you Lord, thank you Catholic Church

  • Lucas LaRoche

It’s like walking inside of a tabernacle

  • Moumita Sarkar

Super nice, beautiful, cosy and peaceful

  • Mafalda Braga

Beautiful restored church, with heating!

  • Paula Alves

Place of celebration quiet and beautiful

  • Red Jo

Great service, lovely small cosy church

  • Dominic Johnson

Pre '62 Latin Mass 6:30 pm every Monday

  • Lucian Leonte

Sei sempre con marchio sulla tua fronte

  • Martin Mcarthur

Beautiful Chapel and disabled friendly

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