Facilities and features
Accessibility
We have step free access at the front and side of the church building
Local bus routes No8 and 339
Mile End & Bethnal Green tube stations (15 min walk)
Hackney Wick overground (20 min walk)
Please see a member of the team if you require access
Dog- friendly space
We have 2 accessible toilets both of which are located on the ground floor
Baby change facilities are located in the ground floor accessible toilets
Ground floor reception and 3rd floor Ability Bow
Our Building
The church was built in 1878 and is a grade 2 listed building.
When the church is open in the week, all are welcome 9.30am-5pm
We have toilets available for use
Open 10am to 4pm, Wednesday to Friday
Music and Worship
Groups, Courses and Activities
The church has Bible study and other groups, including:
- Wednesday lunchtime Bible Study at 12:30pm in the garden room
- Wednesday evening Bible Study at 7:30pm in café
- Wednesday evening Christian Meditation at 7:00pm in the classroom
The charity Ability Bow is based on the 3rd floor of the church and run classes in the ground floor meeting room, as well as for its clients in the gym on the 3rd floor.
Parents and children are welcome in our cafe space and we hire the hall for classes like 'Sign and Sign'. Contact us on [email protected]
Help for Visitors
You can use the St Paul's guest wifi for free. Password Stpauloldford2026
Information is available about the rebuild in the church cafe.
We are open 9.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Our Sunday service is at 10:30am
Ask at reception to be shown through to the prayer room even if other parts of the church are being used. You may light a candle and sit in quiet reflection
There is a bike rack in the car park adjacent to the church. You can download the 'Our Bike' app and hire the bike which has 2 seats with safety belts
Other Features
We operate as a drop-off point and take the donations received to Bow Food Bank. You can put your donations in the chest in the cafe.
Contact [email protected]
We have been awarded Silver Eco Church status by A Rocha.