Fitzrovia Chapel

Fitzrovia Chapel is a Grade II* listed former hospital chapel in Pearson Square, a quiet pedestrianised square in central London. Designed by John Loughborough Pearson and built in 1891 to 1892, it served the Middlesex Hospital for more than a century. Today it is run by a charitable foundation and hosts exhibitions, recordings, memorials and weddings.

Why it suits LGBTQ+ couples

The chapel no longer holds religious services, so you get the beauty of a historic chapel interior with a civil or celebrant-led ceremony. Hire is exclusive, and the space is small enough to feel personal. This suits couples who want a short, striking ceremony in central London before moving on to a reception elsewhere.

Ceremonies

The chapel is registered for civil weddings, and legal ceremonies are led by Westminster registrars. You can also hold a non-legal blessing led by an independent celebrant or a religious representative. Up to 78 guests can be seated beneath the rib-vaulted ceiling, where blue stars are set into gold mosaic, surrounded by polychrome marble and green onyx walls. Use of the electric organ is included, and the chapel can recommend an organist. Weddings take place from Thursday to Sunday.

Receptions and food

A typical hire lasts two hours and leaves around 40 minutes after the ceremony for drinks and photos inside the chapel. Champagne, prosecco, white wine, water and sparkling elderflower can be served, and staff, chairs, glassware and LED candles are included. The chapel offers a drinks reception rather than a meal, so most couples book a restaurant, hotel or private dining room nearby for the wedding breakfast and party. Fitzrovia, Marylebone and Soho have a wide choice within walking distance.

Getting there and the area

Pearson Square is closed to traffic and is reached on foot from Mortimer Street, Riding House Street or Cleveland Street. Goodge Street station is about five minutes away on foot, Tottenham Court Road on the Elizabeth line around seven, and Oxford Circus around twelve. Oxford Street, Soho and Regent's Park are all close, which makes it easy for guests travelling in from across London.

Good to know

• Two steps outside have a built-in wheelchair lift, and there is a fully accessible toilet.
• Confetti, rice and sparklers are not allowed inside or outside.
• Registrars are booked through Westminster, separately from the venue hire.