St John Priory Church in Clerkenwell is a historic site linked to the Order of St John, with a medicinal garden and a 12th-century crypt. The garden’s herbs and other plants recall the Order’s use of medicinal remedies, and its quiet setting gives you room to pause among the surrounding city offices. The site also has a museum about the Knights of St John. Entry is free, and a visit can fit into half an hour if you want a brief break and a look at the history.
The Order of St John and its garden
The church site is associated with the Order of St John. Its garden grows herbs and other plants connected with the Order’s historical use of medicinal remedies. Information around the site gives you details to read as you walk through.
The crypt and museum
The 12th-century crypt is one of the site’s historic spaces. A museum about the Knights of St John adds context to the Order’s history. The Knights left Jerusalem for Rhodes and later settled in Malta, where the Ottoman Empire besieged them.
Preguntas frecuentes
Is entry to St John Priory Church free?
Yes. Entry is free.
How long should I allow for a visit?
About 30 minutes is enough for a short stop.
What can I see at St John Priory Church?
The site includes a medicinal garden, a 12th-century crypt and a museum about the Knights of St John.
