"One of the most remarkable and historic sites in London, yet it's little known and you can have the place almost to yourself."
"It’s fascinating to learn about the Templar Knights, the Magna Carta and the American Declaration of Independence here."
"The Temple Church is an 850-year-old church steeped in the history of Christianity. The Magna Carta was signed in this temple."
"Amazing history about Knights Templers! Haven't seen so many Knights Templars burried in one place before!"
"One of the nine stone effigies in the nave, William Marshall acted as negotiator for King John at the signing of the Magna Carta in 1215."
"Interesting history behind one of Londons oldest churches - the church was pivotal in the early makings of the Magna Carter, Declaration of Independence and UN Human Rights Act."
"The iconic round structure, like many Templar buildings, is similar to that of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem."
Cons:
"The church itself was bombed in WW2, and has been rebuilt in the 50s."
"It's a shame it was mostly destroyed in WWII but none the less its role in history can't be appreciated without a visit."
"The church was stripped of its treasures when the Knights Templar were disbanded, but the architecture and the tombs of said knights are amazing."
"The Knights Templar were destroyed and abolished on 1307."
"Made popular by the film and book but doesn't contain the bodies of templars!"
"However, call me a bluff old stick-in-the-mud but I'm not accustomed to paying an entrance fee (in this case £5) to get into a church."
"A charge is made to enter which is a shame, was a location used for the Da Vinci code filming apparently so suppose it's on the money making tourist trail."
Architecture and Atmosphere
Pros:
"A wonderful place to visit with a warm welcome from the staff, featuring fantastic architecture, sculpture, stained glass and a gallery giving views the length of the church."
"Beautiful historical location! The knights Templar where there, a long time ago."
"Magnificent architecture and quite breathtaking."
"It is a stunning Gothic building, with high vaulted ceilings and excellent stained glass."
"A captivating haven of history and architectural splendour tucked away in the heart of London."
"The triforium that you can climb too is wonderful with its fabulous floor tiles and views from above."
"Beautiful oasis of calm, superbly maintained church."
Cons:
"For 5 GBP, the exhibition area is quite small, although I did learn a little."
"It's not a large church, so can reasonably be seen in under an hour."
"But expected more museum for 5£."
"The church escaped the Great Fire of London, but was extensively remodelled by Christopher Wren anyway."
"Save your money and see this church from the outside."
"Though we didn't pay to go in, we did enjoy the surrounding courtyard and the beautiful architecture."
"It looks lovely from the outside but was closed when we arrived."
Accessibility and Visitor Experience
Pros:
"Easy access for disabled."
"If you like charming places this is a must for a London visit."
"A very modest entrance fee of 5 Pounds did not deter a visit to this very old and holy place."
"Only £5 entry per adult and you can spend 45-90mins inside easily."
"£5 entry and worth every penny!"
"The extremely nice gentleman at the desk was super knowledgeable about the place and was answering very happily to all questions asked."
"The person that was taking care of the entrance was a nice old chap with a great amount of knowledge about the church and its history."
Cons:
"I begrudge paying to go into a church."
"Very frustrating to say the least and we’ve pretty much given up on actually viewing the inside of this place…"
"Unfortunately, there was no service in August on Sundays, so I will need to return later on to see the choir."
"Unfortunately we arrived a few minutes after four pm and the church was closed for visitors."
"It may be difficult to visit because of the limited opening hours."
"You can never rely on the opening hours on the website neither on the board at the entrance."
"Just missed visiting this so make sure you check the opening times."
Location and Discovery
Pros:
"It’s in a great walking area adjacent The Inns of Court."
"It's an amazing burst of history! The Temple church was worth the walk from Temple station."
"The River Thames is only a 5 min walk away."
"A peaceful respite away from the bustling London streets."
"Set in the midst of the city of London, calm quiet place away from the bustle of the city."
"Quiet little spot within the city, the atmosphere is charged with history."
"A must visit building, it is a little hard to find, but well worth the effort."
Cons:
"The church is a little tricky to find."
"This was a little difficult to find & we saw several others searching in the area, so you may need to ask directions from a local on the street."
"I'd like to see a bit more signage as we came from Temple tube and wandered around before finding it."
"It's not a typical tourist location and is off the main paths, so you'll have to search it out."
"If you want a quieter tourist attraction that only costs £5 to enter, this fits the bill."
"Well worth the visit! It is a beautiful piece of history. Temple Church is a bit off the beaten tourist path and for this reason there are fewer people."
"This is one of those places where it's a 'hidden jewel' amongst the hustle and bustle of London."