St Mary-at-Finchley Events

04/06/2026

✨ Step inside one of Finchley's most fascinating historic landmarks!

The first London Festival of Architecture tours at St Mary-at-Finchley take place this weekend. Discover our stunning Grade II* listed church, featured on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow, uncover centuries of local history, and explore the wildlife-rich churchyard as part of Churches Count on Nature.

📍 Tours:
• Sat 6 June – 2pm
• Sun 7 June – 2pm
• Mon 8 June – 10am & 2pm
• Thu 11 June – 10am

🌿 Saturday visitors can also join our Community Gardening Afternoon.
🎟 Places are limited – reserve yours today:
https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/london-festival-of-architecture/

Come join us at St Mary-at-Finchley to celebrate London Festival of Architecture 2026 in our Grade II* listed church and churchyard – the oldest building in Finchley! This is your chance to be a part of something truly unique in London. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to be...

03/06/2026

🌿 Community Gardening Afternoon at St Mary-at-Finchley 🌿

Join us on Saturday 6 June, from 2pm–4pm, for our summer community gardening afternoon.
Help care for the churchyard and preserve the environment around our beautiful Grade II listed memorials. There will also be optional nature activities as we celebrate Love Your Burial Ground Week and Churches Count on Nature.

Please bring your own gardening gloves and tools if you have them, although some equipment will be available.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply keen to lend a hand, we'd love to see you there!

📅 Saturday 6 June
🕑 2pm–4pm
🌿 All welcome

https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/community-gardening/

02/06/2026

🏛️✨ Explore hidden stories, remarkable architecture, and thriving nature at St Mary-at-Finchley!

As part of the London Festival of Architecture and Churches Count on Nature, join us for a unique guided tour of our beautiful Grade II* listed church and historic churchyard.

With tours starting this weekend, now is the perfect time to discover one of Finchley's best-kept heritage treasures.

🎟 Book now:
https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/london-festival-of-architecture/
Places are limited, so don't miss out!

01/06/2026

🎻 We’re delighted to announce the upcoming concert of prize-winning Catalan cellist Gerard Flotats on Sunday, 14 June at St Mary-at-Finchley.

Based in London, Gerard performs regularly across Europe and the United States. He has appeared at renowned venues including Wigmore Hall, the Palau de la Música Catalana, Bridgewater Hall and the Pierre Boulez Saal, and has been featured on BBC Radio 3 and Catalunya Música.

Join us for an inspiring evening of solo cello music, featuring:

• J.S. Bach – Suite No. 2 for Solo Cello
• Alexander Papp – Reflections Suite No. 2
• Music by Sofia Gubaidulina

🕠 Doors open at 5.30pm
🎟️ Free entry (with a retiring collection in support of the St Mary-at-Finchley Church and Churchyard Appeal)

All are warmly welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

28/05/2026

🌿 London Festival of Architecture & Churches Count on Nature 🌿

Step inside the historic St Mary-at-Finchley — our beautiful Grade II* listed church featured on the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow.

Join us for a fascinating guided tour of the church and churchyard, and take part in “Churches Count on Nature” activities celebrating local wildlife as part of Love Your Burial Ground Week.

Discover Finchley’s rich heritage, explore our stunning churchyard, and connect with nature in one of London’s hidden historic gems.

📍 Tour Dates & Times:
• Saturday 6 June – 2pm
(or join our Community Gardening activities)
• Sunday 7 June – 2pm
• Monday 8 June – 10am & 2pm
• Thursday 11 June – 10am

Book your place:
https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/london-festival-of-architecture/

We look forward to welcoming you!

27/05/2026

Throughout 2026, St Mary-at-Finchley has the chance to win £1,000 in Benefact Group's Movement for Good draw. If you have not yet nominated us in 2026, please click on the button below which will take you directly to our charity entry (The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Finchley). You only have to do this once in 2026. The more nominations we receive, the greater our chance of winning!
https://movementforgood.com/draws/1000?cn=1131595&ct=community&i=1779567101-83253.gif&utm_source=holiday+card&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=M4G2025card&utm_id=M4G2025card

20/05/2026

St Mary-at-Finchley will be celebrating the London Festival of Architecture 2026 from Saturday 6 June to Sunday 14 June with a fantastic programme of free-of-charge events.

Join us on one of our signature Heritage Tours and discover the rich history of our Grade II* listed church —the oldest building in Finchley — and its churchyard, home to seven Grade II listed monuments. Multiple dates and times available.

Take part in the Community Gardening Event on Saturday 6 June from 2pm until 4pm with optional Churches Count on Nature/ Love your Burial Ground Week activities for spectators.

Enjoy Historic Sundial Viewings- a rare opportunity to see our famous sundial, featured on BBC Antiques Roadshow and in a 1793/94 painting byJ.M.W. Turner.

Join us for a Healthy Heritage Walk -a 5-mile circular walk on Sunday 14 June at 2.00pm, exploring local history and green spaces, followed by drinks and nibbles at 4.30pm.

Enjoy a fabulous Cello Concert on Sunday 14 June at 6pm with prize-winning Catalan cellist Gerard Flotats, playing J.S. Bach: Suite No. 2 for solo cello, Alexander Papp: Reflections Suite No. 2 plus music by Sofia Gubaidulina. Doors open 5.30pm with wine and soft drinks served after the concert.

To book your place for any of these events see the link: https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/london-festival-of-architecture/

20/05/2026

Come join us at St Mary-at-Finchley to celebrate London Festival of Architecture 2026 in our Grade II* listed church and churchyard - the oldest building in Finchley!
Join our fascinating history tours. Participate in 'Churches Count on Nature' activities to celebrate wildlife and 'Love your Burial Ground Week'. Engage in Community Gardening. Take part in our Healthy Heritage Walk. Enjoy our Cello Concert! There's so much to do to celebrate the wonderful community in our beloved church!

Smith Bora on upcoming events at the oldest building in Finchley

17/05/2026

Join us for a special recital with prize-winning Catalan cellist Gerard Flotats as he performs the timeless beauty of J.S. Bach’s *Suite No. 2 for Solo Cello*, alongside *Reflections Suite No. 2* by Alexander Papp and music by Sofia Gubaidulina.

📅 Sunday 14 June 2026
🕕 6:00pm (Doors open 5:30pm)
📍 St Mary-at-Finchley Parish Church

Entry is free, with a retiring collection in support of the St Mary-at-Finchley Church and Churchyard Appeal.

All are welcome for an inspiring evening of music in a beautiful setting.

12/05/2026

"Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious. Say to God, ‘How awesome are your deeds!’"
Psalm 66:2-4

Our main Sunday morning service is a sung Eucharist with choir.

Join us as a worshipper at our beloved Finchley’s ancient parish church for the 10am Sunday Service and meet our wonderfully inclusive and diverse community, brought together by our faith in Jesus Christ.

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