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Trinity Church Square

Trinity Church Square
(Photo: Colin Wing)

The Garden

The square was built in 1824–32 on land owned by the Corporation of Trinity House. Today it has a mixture of houses and flats. The former Holy Trinity Church is now Henry Wood Hall, used for orchestral rehearsals. The garden, usually open to residents only, is maintained by Trinity House.

In 2021 conservation work on the statue found that the lower half is Roman, possibly the goddess Minerva. The upper half was added in the early 19th century to make the figure of Anglo-Saxon King Alfred.

The square is often used for filming organised by the Southwark Film Office. 

: Penny Hinves

Further information on London Parks & Gardens Inventory

Visitor Information

Open
Sunday 10:00–18:00
Activities
Free yoga sessions in the morning, organised by Trinity Newington Residents' Association (TNRA). 
Run in conjunction with TNRA Garden Fete in the afternoon in nearby Merrick Square. Opening with kind permission of the Corporation of Trinity House.
Entrance
Trinity Church Square north side
Nearest postcode: SE1 4HT
Buses
Map of nearby bus stops
Stations
Borough, Elephant & Castle, London Bridge
Cycle hire station
Harper Road (Map)
Public toilets
Castle Leisure Centre (Map)
Open Saturday 07:00-18:00
Open Sunday 07:00-22:00
Access
Level entrance. Garden mostly lawn.
Dogs
Working assistance dogs only

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