Visit Bevis Marks

Situated in the City of London just off the ancient thoroughfare of Bevis Marks, the synagogue, which was opened in 1701, stands in a secluded courtyard approached through a stone archway with wrought-iron gates. Carved in Hebrew above the entrance is, “Kahal Kadosh Shaar Asamaim” meaning “Holy Congregation The Gates of Heaven” and expresses gratitude for the safe refuge established by the first Sephardim in the City of London. The courtyard is a place of serenity, now surrounded by office buildings, where once stood the congregation’s school, almshouse and orphanage. The Synagogue is a Grade I listed building and is the only synagogue in Europe that has held regular services continuously for over 300 years.

We also welcome visitors to spend Shabbat at Bevis Marks, to find out more about this click here.

VISITING HOURS

  • Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10:30am – 2:00pm
  • Tuesday, Friday: 10:30am – 1:00pm
  • Sunday: 10:30am – 12:30pm

There are no visiting hours on Jewish Sabbath, Jewish Festivals, Tisha B’Ab and Bank Holidays.

Please note, entrance for synagogue visits is via Bevis Marks Synagogue, Bevis Marks , EC3A 7LH.

Photography is not permitted within the Synagogue.

ADMISSION

  • Adults: £5.00
  • Senior Citizen: £4.00
  • Child: £2.50

GROUPS

We welcome group visits to Bevis Marks Synagogue please contact Maurice Bitton – maurice@sephardi.org.uk  / 020 7621 1188.

TOURS

Tours will take place at the Synagogue:

Pre-booking is not necessary.

  • Sunday: 11:00am
  • Wednesday: 11:30am
  • Friday: 11:30am

Requests for tours at other times should be booked by appointment through Maurice Bitton – maurice@sephardi.org.uk  / 020 7621 1188.

Tours included in cost of admission. Disabled access and facilities.

NATIONAL TRUST

Bevis Marks Synagogue is a National Trust partner, a 50% discount is granted to National Trust members presenting a valid membership card.

TRANSPORT

By Bus
8, 11, 22a, 22b, 23, 26, 35, 42, 43, 47, 48, 78, 100, 133, 141, 149, 172, 173, 214, 243a, 271.

By Underground
The nearest stations are Aldgate (4 Minutes Walk) and Liverpool Street Station (7 minutes walk).

To plan your visit to Bevis Marks with Transport for London’s Journey Planner click here.