St Alfege Church

St Alfege Church Anglican Parish church at the heart of Greenwich, rich musical tradition, vibrant children's church. Designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor. All welcome

St Alfege Church

St Alfege Church is the Anglican parish church in the centre of Greenwich with a rich musical tradition and a thriving church school. There has been a church here for over a thousand years, dedicated to the memory of Alfege, the Archbishop of Canterbury who was martyred on this site in 1012. Henry VIII was baptised here, and many other key historical figures in Greenwich’s royal,

maritime and scientific history have close links with the site including Thomas Tallis, General James Wolfe and John Flamsteed. A Grade 1 listed building, St Alfege is a key part of the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site. It was the first church built between 1712 and 1718 under the Fifty New Churches Act of 1711, and the first complete church project undertaken by Nicholas Hawksmoor, one of England’s most original and significant architects. Heart of Greenwich, Place and People

St Alfege Church has received initial support from the Heritage Lottery Fund to develop our Heart of Greenwich, Place and People project which aims to open up the church’s hidden spaces and rich heritage for everyone. Thanks to National Lottery players, development funding has been awarded to help St Alfege Church progress plans to apply for a full grant at a later date - we are aiming to submit our application in September. The Heart of Greenwich, Place and People project focuses on the architectural importance of the building and aims to improve access to, and facilities in, the church. It will also explore and reveal the stories of many famous people associated with the church such as Henry VIII, Thomas Tallis and General James Wolfe, as well as many less well-known figures. Music and St Alfege Choir

St Alfege has a rich musical tradition and is the burial place of Thomas Tallis, the father of English church music and composer and directing music, serving four monarchs from Henry V111 to Elizabeth 1. St Alfege’s maintains a fine reputation for cathedral standard music with currently 30 choir members led by Director of Music Stephen Dagg.

12 noon Liturgy of the Cross at ORNC followed by Procession with Cross to St Alfege Church. 2pm Good Friday Worship Read...
03/04/2026

12 noon Liturgy of the Cross at ORNC followed by Procession with Cross to St Alfege Church. 2pm Good Friday Worship Readings, reflections and silence on Characters of the Passion. Everyone is welcome

Join us for a deeply moving Sung Eucharist service today this Maundy Thursday 2 April at 8pm with Washing of Feet and St...
02/04/2026

Join us for a deeply moving Sung Eucharist service today this Maundy Thursday 2 April at 8pm with Washing of Feet and Stripping of the Sanctuary.

Delighted to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury to Evensong last week on her pilgrimage to Canterbury for her installa...
23/03/2026

Delighted to welcome the Archbishop of Canterbury to Evensong last week on her pilgrimage to Canterbury for her installation this Wednesday. With many prayers

If in Greenwich this afternoon do join us for this lovely concert.
21/03/2026

If in Greenwich this afternoon do join us for this lovely concert.

Please note Saturday 21 March. Everyone is welcome to this lovely concert in memory of Daniel.
20/03/2026

Please note Saturday 21 March. Everyone is welcome to this lovely concert in memory of Daniel.

In memory of Daniel Iorga, members of St Alfege Church choir and other friends are giving a one hour lunchtime concert ...
20/03/2026

In memory of Daniel Iorga, members of St Alfege Church choir and other friends are giving a one hour lunchtime concert at 1.05pm tomorrow Saturday 22 March here. Everyone is welcome.

01/03/2026

Join in just under an hour for a celebration of brass band marches and melodies… with a distinctly Welsh twist for St David’s Day 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

TODAY | 15.00 | FREE ENTRY

26/02/2026
Just a reminder that we are open everyday (except Mondays) from 11am to 4pm. We look forward to welcoming you!
17/02/2026

Just a reminder that we are open everyday (except Mondays) from 11am to 4pm. We look forward to welcoming you!


Beginning TOMORROW, Choral Evensong (held on the last Sunday of the month) has a ✨NEW TIME✨ - please join us at 16.00 fo...
24/01/2026

Beginning TOMORROW, Choral Evensong (held on the last Sunday of the month) has a ✨NEW TIME✨ - please join us at 16.00 for a wonderful service of music, prayer, and reflection.

The service will include an organ prelude and postlude by Liszt, excerpts from Mendelssohn’s ‘Paulus’, canticles by Noble, and preces and responses by Tomkins… please see the church’s website for a full music list!

Join us in just under two hours for a wonderful hour-long concert to celebrate the life of Gillian duCharme, performed b...
24/01/2026

Join us in just under two hours for a wonderful hour-long concert to celebrate the life of Gillian duCharme, performed by members of 🎵

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