London Festival of Architecture 2026 at St Mary-at-Finchley

Smith Bora on upcoming events at the oldest building in Finchley

A historic church with trees at the side and behind it — St Mary-at-Finchley

St Mary-at-Finchley will be celebrating the London Festival of Architecture 2026 from Saturday 6th June to Sunday 14th June with a fantastic programme of free-of-charge events:

HERITAGE TOURS Discover the rich history of our Grade II* listed church —the oldest building in Finchley — and its churchyard, home to seven Grade II listed monuments. Multiple dates and times available:
https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/london-festival-of-architecture/

COMMUNITY GARDENING EVENT on Saturday 6th June from 2pm until 4pm with optional Churches Count on Nature/ Love your Burial Ground Week activities for spectators.
https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/community-gardening/

HISTORIC SUNDIAL VIEWINGS Enjoy a rare opportunity to see our famous sundial, featured on BBC Antiques Roadshow and in a 1793/94 painting byJ.M.W. Turner.

HEALTHY HERITAGE WALK Join us for a 5-mile circular walk on Sunday 14th June at 2pm, exploring local history and green spaces, followed by drinks and nibbles at 4.30pm
https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/healthy-heritage-walk-2/

CELLO CONCERT on Sunday 14th June at 6pm with prize-winning Catalan cellist Gerard Flotats playing J.S. Bach: Suite No. 2 for solo cello, Alexander Papp: Reflections Suite No. 2 plus music by Sofia Gubaidulina. Doors open 5.30pm with wine and soft drinks served after the concert.
https://stmaryatfinchley.org.uk/concert-gerard-flotats-cello/

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