St Marylebone is delighted to participate in the Open House Festival 2024 with an exciting programme of activities. Our Volunteers are in hand to give you a tour of the church and you can bring your children for a family trail activity, some colouring and if you want something a bit more relaxing and artistic join us for our Collage workshop!

Built in 1817 and located at the terminus of York Gate, Regent’s Park, St Marylebone Parish Church is one of the most significant landmarks of Marylebone. Our parish church has shaped and has been shaped by the community of Marylebone, even giving the village its name and providing continual spiritual and pastoral care for the community for over 900 years.

Programme

Guided tour of the Church

You will learn about the long history of our parish church, stretching back over nine hundred years. This will include the evolution of the three previous churches, the design of the present parish church by the architect Thomas Hardwick in 1817, and the many famous faces who passed through its doors.

A tactile models display

Created by City & Guilds students, there will be tactile models of some of the architectural features on open display for people to touch, to explore and to learn about.

Family activities for younger children

Family activity focusing on painting by numbers, follow the trail and design your own stained glass window.

Collage workshop for families – Architecture and Design

Workshop for families led by a collage artist, using architecture and design as the theme. Ideally children should be 8 years or over.

To book for the different events please use the Open House Festival website