2 St Mary’s Terrace, Paddington, London W2 1SF
St David’s Welsh Church, Paddington
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Why it's Wildland
2.6Built in 1896 for a Welsh-language Anglican congregation, St David’s has since left its original church role and is now used as a primary school.
A small piece of Paddington’s Welsh and religious history, with a documented former church building and an unusual change of use. Its interest is mainly historical; it is not a confirmed public visitor attraction.
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The experience
A brief heritage stop best approached with realistic expectations: the building’s history is documented, but it is now used as a school and visitor access is unconfirmed. Do not plan to enter without permission.
Things to do
Learn about the former Welsh-language church
Read the available account of the church’s origins, its 1896 construction and its later use as a primary school. The source describes it as a Welsh-language Anglican church designed by C. Evans Vaughan.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
A brief look at the former church
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Check whether viewing from a public place is appropriate and whether access is permitted.
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If access is not confirmed, do not enter the school grounds.
Verified history
The source describes St David’s as a Welsh-language Anglican church built in 1896 by C. Evans Vaughan. It says the church had been shared with a French school, was declared redundant, and is now used as a primary school. The building is approached through a gateway beside housing.
When to go
· No particular time is supported by the available evidence. Check access arrangements before visiting.
The available source gives no seasonal visitor information.
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What to look for
The church’s position behind a gateway beside housing is noted in the source. Do not enter school grounds or approach the building unless access is permitted.
The story
Welsh religious history
Best time to go
Any time, subject to access; there is no sourced seasonal reason to visit.
No particular season or time of day is supported by the available source. Check before visiting.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour
Perfect for
History lovers
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Opening & access
The former church is now used as a primary school. Public access to the building is not confirmed; check before visiting and do not enter school grounds without permission. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, but public access is not confirmed. Check before visiting.
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