Health, Wellbeing & Belonging through Music, Art, History & Creativity
A welcome place for all
Holy Sepulchre London — the National Musicians’ Church — is building a citywide model of community cohesion, wellbeing and creativity through a family of intergenerational, inclusive and culturally rich programmes. Each strand combines hospitality, music, storytelling, and belonging, and can be delivered in‑church for community groups, schools and groups, or packaged for schools, care homes and community centres across London.
Our unique and carefully designed programme, has been developed with our communities, including those with lived experience of isolation, poverty, and marginalisation, for our communities, with each strand reflecting the unique character and needs of our area: from celebrating the City’s rich musical and military heritage, our historical buildings and people, and our wonderful green spaces, to offering an inclusive, safe spaces for those living with dementia and other neurological conditions, carers, older residents, and local City workers who just need to escape the workplace. The programme champions excellence through professional musicians, trained City guides and oral historians, skilled facilitators and Hosts, while fostering innovation by blending live performance, participatory singing, heritage storytelling, creativity and community hospitality in a “come as you are”-friendly format. In doing so, we believe we can deliver positive social impact, building wellbeing, reducing loneliness, and connecting people to one another and to the City’s rich cultural heritage.
Do get in touch for find out more or go to our What’s On page to book you place
We are one of London’s first 100 dementia friendly venues and strive, through listening to our community and learning from others, to be an exemplar of community-led cultural offerings, extending and innovating UK practice in dementia-friendly programming, social prescribing (eg music, art, heritage and green), creative ageing, and urban greening to reduce isolation, foster wellbeing and good health, and build cultural confidence in and around London.
Our programme includes:
Musicali-Tea: Tea, Tales & Tunes
Weekly in-church gatherings offering live music, heritage storytelling and refreshments. Strengthens confidence, memory, intergenerational friendships and emotional wellbeing. Adaptable for booked gatherings here as well as partner venues.
Communi-Tea: Sing-a-ling, skills, socialise & Sharing
A weekly drop‑in that blends crafts, conversation, co‑created activities and gentle music. A safe space for those experiencing isolation, anxiety or transition. Builds trust, local friendships and practical support networks. Adaptable for booked gatherings here as well as partner venues.
Humani-Tea: Honouring heroes, past & present
Bookable gatherings for schools and community education, celebrating national figures. In addition, with our educational partner we can offer the exploration of local heroes eg carers, veterans, neighbours and teaches oral‑history interviewing, digital storytelling and character education. Encourages empathy, respect and civic pride. Adaptable for booked gatherings here as well as partner venues.
Militari-Tea: Sustenance, songs & service stories
Occasional gatherings linked to specific dates through the year, focusing on military heritage and veterans’ experiences, supported by music, shared meals and intergenerational learning. Promotes wellbeing, remembrance, resilience and mutual understanding. Adaptable for booked gatherings here as well as partner venues.
Creativi-Tea: Walks, wonders, parks & places(Ready sprig 2026)
Wellbeing walks from the church, supported by reflective music, creativity and light hospitality. Includes sensory/experiential in‑church alternatives for those unable to walk, ensuring full accessibility. Adaptable for booked gatherings here and packaged versions available for partner venues .
What makes the programme unique?
Rooted in hospitality: Every session involves a welcome, warmth and shared refreshment.
Music at the heart: Reflecting our identity as the National Musicians’ Church, music shapes every strand.
Intergenerational & inclusive: Designed for all ages, abilities and backgrounds, with sensory and accessible alternatives.
Scalable across London: Each programme in time will be developed into a ready-to-share pack so care homes, community centres and partner churches can run their own versions.
Cohesion through culture: We use music, art, creativity, history and storytelling to build connection, purpose and belonging.
For partnership enquiries or to host a “‑Tea” programme in your community, please contact Holy Sepulchre London.
Get involved!
Why not come along and get involved? Would you like to volunteer to help at one of activities? Please email our Community Development Worker, Sarah Radford, sarah.radford@hsl.church, or visit our volunteering page. Sarah, Fr Nick, and the team look forward to welcoming you and getting to know you.
We are proud to be one of the first 100 Mayor of London’s Dementia Friendly venues.
We are grateful for those who have, or are, financially supporting us, including The Culture Mile BID, Landsec, GenerosCity, M&G, The Thomas Franks Foundation and Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.
If you would like to support our projects financially, please visit our giving page, or email Fr. Nick nick@hsl.church.
Location
Holy Sepulchre London
Holborn Viaduct
London
EC1A 2DQ
Opening Hours
Our general opening hours are as follows:
Monday - 11am to 3pm
Tuesday - 8.30am to 2.30pm
Wednesday - 8.30am to 6.30pm
Thursday 8.30am to 2.30pm
Friday - 10am to 3pm
Saturday -Hours may vary
Sunday - 10.30am to 4pm (Morning Service only)
Public transport
We are fortunate to be surrounded by excellent public transport options. The nearest stops are:
Bus – the number 8, 25, 46, 242, and 521 buses stop outside the church
Thameslink – we are opposite the north entrance of the City Thameslink
Central Line – St. Paul’s tube station is a 5 minute walk
District (south) and Circle Lines – Blackfriars is a 7 minute walk
District (north), Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, and (soon) Crosslink – Farringdon station is a 7 minute walk
Car – Smithfield Car Park (£3/hr) is a 5 minute walk away and on a Sunday there are unregulated yellow lines and parking bays near by. Driving into the City midweek is not for the fa int-hearted though…