Open House Festival

St Augustine's Church

religious

J L Pearson, 1871

Kilburn Park Road, NW6 5XB

St. Augustine's, Kilburn affectionately known as 'The Cathedral of North London' was established in 1870. Fr. Kirkpatrick, the first Vicar, engaged John Loughborough Pearson as the architect with the result being what many consider one of his finest works. Externally in 1890 with the tower and spire it became the 2nd tallest building in London (now ecclesiastically 2nd to St. Paul's Cathedral).

Getting there

Tube

Kilburn Park

Train

Kilburn High Road

Bus

16, 31, 32, 98, 206, 316, 328

Access

Facilities

Accessibility notes

There is a small step to the toilets which has never posed a problem. Parking on street- please take note of any restrictions

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Drop in activities

Sat 14 Sep

09:00–17:00

Drop in: Drop in

Sun 15 Sep

07:30–18:15

Drop in: Drop in

08:00–09:00

Drop in: Mass

10:30–11:30

Drop in: Solemn Mass

18:00–18:15

Drop in: Evening Prayer

Sat 21 Sep

09:00–17:00

Drop in: Drop in

Sun 22 Sep

07:30–18:15

Drop in: Drop in

08:00–09:00

Drop in: Mass

10:30–11:30

Drop in: Solemn Mass

18:00–18:15

Drop in: Evening Prayer

About

About

St. Augustine’s Church in Kilburn, London, is an Anglo-Catholic Parish of the Church of England with roots in the 'Oxford' Anglo-Catholic movement. We have a proud tradition of serving our vibrant and diverse community with an active programme of worship and outreach.

Founded in 1870, Consecrated in 1880 and affectionately known as 'The Cathedral of North London', our building is Grade I listed and considered one of the finest examples of Victorian Gothic Revival architecture.

On the day

The Church will be open for visitors to explore this architectural gem located since its 1870 foundation in one of London's poorer areas. A new guide book will be published September 2024 to aid individual enjoyment. There will also be timed guided tours of the church and for those climbing the 90 steps up and down also to the bell ringing chamber. Refreshments and sales will be available.

Online presence

www.staugustine.london

Nearby

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