religious
Eustace Balfour, 1909
Russell Street, WC2B 5EZ
A Church of Scotland in London, home to the longest-established Presbyterian congregation in London, worshipping in this location in Covent Garden since 1719. The current building is red brick with Portland stone dressings in a restrained, finely crafted Free Style. Three storeys, recessed slated attic, mullioned and transomed windows. Fine stained glass, most of which is by Farrar Bell.
Covent Garden, Holborn, Leicester Square
Charing Cross
6, 9, 15, 188, RV1
Our building is currently without a lift, pending upcoming refurbishment, and access to the sanctuary is by stairs, with stairlift installed
10:00–17:00
14:00–17:00
10:00–17:00
10:00–17:00
14:00–17:00
Crown Court Church of Scotland is home to the oldest Presbyterian congregation in England, a hidden gem in the heart of Covent Garden. Founded in 1719, the church was rebuilt in 1909 by Eustace Balfour of Balfour and Turner. The current building is in red brick with Portland stone dressings, in a restrained and, as usual with Balfour, individual, finely crafted Free Style. There are four fine stained glass windows, most by Farrar-Bell, which celebrate our Scottish heritage, women of the Bible, and our own twentieth century history.
Our open days offer guided tours and self-guided tours of our unique sanctuary and gallery spaces, alongside a small exhibition about diaspora Scottish worship over the centuries, featuring documents from our archival collection.
Drop in
institution/profession, historical house
A very good example of Georgian/Adam architecture. Restoration in 2012 of the Great Room (James Barry paintings), and Benjamin Franklin room. Restoration in 2019 and installation of 1754-2018 mural in the Long Gallery.
Adam Brothers, 1774
