St Dunstan in the East Church Garden

Stunning place is central London! An amazing atmosphere filled with history, peacefulness and beautiful surroundings. Fantastic treat for photography lovers. Highly recommended to early morning to avoid tourist.

Nice setting in the City. Church ruins with a little garden. It was a bit empty now in March but I am sure it is pretty in the summer with green trees & flowers. A nice place to sit an sip your coffee.

Such a lovely quaint and picturesque church right in the middle of the city! You can take fantastic shots all over and around the church grounds. The lighting on a sunny day is also fantastic. Really relaxing place as well.

Would be 5 stars if it wasn’t so busy and riddled with people not only taking selfies but having actual photo set ups in costume 🙄. Such things should be done on allocated times so that it could be a little more peaceful.
Go in the right time and it may be quite lovely, but otherwise it’s best to stay away unless you want to be annoyed.

We found this place accidentally while walking toward the Minster Building, and we were kind of floored by how cool and beautiful it is. For being a pretty small space, you kind of feel like you're taken out of the city for a moment while you're in there. It feels like a quiet and relaxing escape.

⛪Hidden Gem between London Bridge and Tower of London⛪

After seeing the images here on Google reviews, I had to visit St. Dunstan in the East during my tour of London. The pictures really don't do it justice. There's a sacred quietude to this spot that must be experienced. The church was first built in Saxon times, then was partially destroyed during the blitz. The moment you step into the ruins, you can feel the history and heritage around you. It makes you want to pause from the hustle and bustle and just soak it in. Being off the main thoroughfare of traffic, you'll be able to do just that.

Because it's an open-air interior, you can enjoy the breeze or eat lunch while sitting on the benches. It's usually populated by residents and tourists without feeling crowded--mostly as a place for people to relax, take breaks, and do some quiet work or reading. I consider it a must-see location for any visit to London (and photographers will have treat with the gorgeous architecture as well).

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden is a truly unique space set within the ruins of a Wren church, nestled in the city of London. The remaining church walls and window frames are home to draping plants, vines and trees for a truly magical/mystical vibe.

The Church of St Dunstan was originally built around 1100 and was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London. The Church was damaged again in the Blitz of 1941. In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970.

It is an easy walk from Monument or Tower Hill stations.

Beautiful gardens. The original church was destroyed during the Great Fire of London. It is lovely how they kept some of the structure in place.
The gardens are busy during the day, so if you want to see it empty, arrive before 9am.