Plan
your visit
Once the chapel to the Middlesex Hospital, the Fitzrovia Chapel is a glittering sanctuary in the heart of Westminster, open to new and returning visitors from all walks of life. From quiet days to concerts, exhibitions and more, there are many wonderful opportunities to visit us — whether you live locally or further afield.
WHEN IS THE CHAPEL OPEN?
Outside of exhibitions, the chapel is open most Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 5pm, and at least one Sunday each month from 12 noon to 5pm. Please check our What’s On page for specific dates. There are also regular free guided tours and Quiet Days. During exhibitions, the chapel is usually open daily. For details of our upcoming exhibitions, and other opportunities to visit, see our Exhibitions & Events.
As a small team and historic building, we sometimes have to close for maintenance. Please check our opening hours before you travel.
For more information on visiting the chapel, please get in touch.
DO I NEED TO BOOK?
How to get here
The chapel is tucked away in a peaceful courtyard in the heart of Fitzrovia, central London. It is situated in Pearson Square inside the Fitzroy Place development (previously the site of the Middlesex Hospital). Pearson Square is a pedestrianised space not accessible to vehicles.
It can be entered on foot from:
- Mortimer Street for main entrance (south side)
- Riding House Street (north side)
- Cleveland Street (east side)
The chapel sits quietly within the square, set back from the main road. Look for the distinctive red brick exterior and arched wooden door.
by tube
The nearest Underground stations are:
- Goodge Street (Northern line) – around a five-minute walk
- Warren Street (Northern and Victoria lines) – around a 10-minute walk
- Great Portland Street (Circle, Hammersmith and City & Metropolitan lines) – around a 10-minute walk
- Oxford Circus (Central, Victoria and Bakerloo lines) – around a 12-minute walk
- Tottenham Court Road, Dean Street entrance (Elizabeth Line) – around a seven-minute walk
by bus
Several bus routes serve Euston Road, Tottenham Court Road and Gower Street, all a short walk from the chapel.
Rathbone Place – 70 metres
Carlisle Street – 176 metre
Berners Street – 211 metres
Berners Mews – 265 metres
Wells Street – 272 metres
View our accessibility information
PLANNING A GROUP VISIT?
We are always delighted to hear from groups who would like to visit the chapel. Please get in touch so that we can prepare for your visit. You may also like to book a private tour for your group.
We are especially interested to hear from schools and community groups who would like to visit the chapel. Please see our Learn page for more information.
Our cultural programme
An important part of our charitable work is offering exhibitions and other cultural opportunities to the public. We have a curator-in-residence every year who works with us to create exhibitions in January, March and November. During 2026 we are working with filmmakers Iain Forsyth and Jane Pollard. Our curator for 2027 is George Vasey. The exhibitions are free to enter and you don’t need to book. We usually charge a small fee for the evening events. Our cultural programme also includes talks, tours, workshops and children’s activities.
How to Support Us
The Fitzrovia Chapel Foundation cares for the chapel so that everyone can enjoy it, take part in cultural activities and learn about our history. Your support helps protect its exquisite heritage and funds our work as an enriching cultural space for creative health and wellbeing.
Thanks to our wonderful team of volunteers, you can visit the chapel for free and learn about the building’s extraordinary architecture and history. We are always looking for enthusiastic, adaptable volunteers from all backgrounds. The commitment is usually one session a month.
Accessibility
The chapel is wheelchair accessible. Outside the chapel, there are two steps, which have a built-in wheelchair lift (up to 250 kg).
Inside, the majority is on one level, and there is a ramp that can be used to access the chancel (altar area). We have a fully accessible toilet.
If you have any specific needs, would like help during your visit, or need resources not listed here, please contact us in advance. Our team is always happy to help and to learn how we can improve our facilities and services.
Whether you are exploring the stunning interior, attending an event, or taking a quiet moment to reflect, we want everyone to fully experience the calm, beauty, and cultural richness of the chapel.