Merttins Road, Nunhead, London SE15 3EB
St Antony with St Silas Church, Nunhead
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Why it's Wildland
3.3A modern church with a layered local story: opened in 2003 on the former St Silas site, it brought together the names and heritage of two Nunhead churches.
This is a neighbourhood heritage stop rather than a wild landscape destination. Its distinctiveness lies in the story of two churches and a growing Victorian suburb, with the present building linking that history to Nunhead’s community today.
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The experience
A brief, locally focused heritage visit. The most worthwhile sourced option is to attend a listed service; access for independent sightseeing is not confirmed.
Things to do
Explore the church’s two-church story
Read the parish history of St Antony and St Silas, and how the church opened in 2003 on the former St Silas site with features from both earlier churches. Access for independent visitors should be confirmed with the parish.
Under 1 hour
Attend a parish service
The parish listing gives regular Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday services. Check the current schedule before visiting.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A short church-history visit
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Check with the parish that a visit is possible outside services.
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If access is confirmed, visit the church and read its account of the two congregations and the 2003 building.
Half day · Check with the parish
Attend a listed service
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Check the parish’s current service information before travelling.
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The supplied parish listing gives a Sunday Sung Eucharist, Tuesday Said Eucharist and Thursday Said Eucharist.
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Allow time to confirm arrangements and any access requirements with the church.
Verified history
The parish history describes Nunhead’s growth during the expansion of Victorian London. St Antholin’s church was built in 1877, and St Silas was built in 1903. The current St Antony with St Silas church opened in April 2003 on the site of the former St Silas church; the parish says it incorporates features from both earlier churches. The same account says the new building included a community centre.
Folklore & legend
The parish history reports a local rumour that the nearby pub name “The Nun’s Head” refers to a nun beheaded during the Dissolution of the Monasteries. This is presented as rumour, not verified history, and is not a story about the church itself.
When to go
· Plan around a service listed by the parish, and check the current schedule before travelling.
The supplied sources give no seasonal reason to prefer one time of year.
No specific weather considerations are established by the supplied sources.
What to look for
The parish history identifies the present church as built in 2003 on the site of the former St Silas church, incorporating features from the two earlier churches. The available sources do not identify specific surviving features to seek out.
The story
Local church history; Victorian urban growth
Best time to go
Year-round, subject to service times and access.
The parish lists services on Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Check the church’s current service and access information before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers
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Opening & access
The church lists regular services. Visitor access outside services is not confirmed; check with the parish before visiting. The supplied listing data reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet, but confirm these details with the church. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Parking availability is not confirmed; check before visiting.
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Toilets
The supplied listing data reports a toilet and an accessible toilet; confirm availability before visiting.
Food & drink
Food and café facilities are not confirmed.
Dogs
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Accessibility
The supplied listing data reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance and toilet. Confirm current access arrangements with the parish.
Cost
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