St John's
Waterloo Road, London SE1

St John's is one of the four 'Waterloo Churches' that were commissioned in 1818 after the Napoleonic Wars.  

Although it is often thought that these churches were built as a thanksgiving for Britain's victory, it is likely that they were constructed to serve the growing population of Lambeth. 

St John's, built in the Greek Revival style, has a portico with six Doric columns supporting a pediment. 

During World War II St John's suffered serious bomb damage but it was restored in time to become the official church for the Festival of Britain in 1951.

The church holds concerts at lunch times. 

Admission free

Opening Times

Open: Mon-Fri 11:00-16:00 Sat 10:00-12:00  Sunday service; 10:30