A magical place! If you're looking to experience life as a "medieval" princess or want to capture stunning photographs, this is the perfect spot. It's also perfect for a nice walk.

A nice, small and beautiful quiet church garden to chill or to do some self reflection perhaps. Benches are all in a communal circle. The gardener was pretty strict about stepping on the grassy areas though.

St Dunstan in the East Church Garden The Church of St Dunstan was originally built around 1100 and is a Grade I listed building. A new south aisle was added in 1391 and was repaired in 1631. It was severely damaged in 1666 by the Great Fire of London. The Church was again severely damaged in the Blitz of 1941. Wren's tower and steeple survived the bombing. During the re-organisation of the Anglican Church after World war II it was decided not to rebuild St Dunstan's. In 1967 the City of London decided to turn the remains into a public garden, which opened in 1970. [1] Author's notes: Personally having visited this former church and garden is certainly an oasis within the city of London. Away from the hustle and bustle of a lively and vibrant city full of people from all walks of life. Citations / Source: 1. https://www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/things-to-do/city-gardens/find-a-garden/st-dunstan-in-the-east-church-garden

One of London's hidden gems! Built in 13th century, it has withstood The Great Fire of London 1666 and the hurricane of 1703 (when Wren was told every steeple in London would have to be rebuilt re hurricane damage he proclaimed "Not St Dunstan's, I am sure"). His confidence in this 4 storey Gothic structure was not wrong. As today it is the steeple, tall pinnacles and buttresses that remain intact today. Sadly or fortunately, depending on your outlook, it was bombed in WW2. In the early 1970's the towered steeple and medieval nave walls were turned into an almost fairytale like tranquil garden.

A quiet oasis situated amidst the hurly burly of commercial offices, east end tourist hotels ( premier inn sits cheek by jowk with it)and the usual churn of franchised coffee shops and pubs. The architecture and gardens are peaceful reminders of the huge resilience and fortitude of buildings that survived the blitz and the determination of Londoner residents to stay in their community no matter what during WW2. It's a shame the information boards don't contain more historical context, with clearer ' before ' pictures. They sadly are not faring as well as the building and perhaps need some refurbishing/ editing. There are plenty of perching places inside to read, eat your lunch or just soak in the harmony of the giant palm trees, hanging ivies and happy oleander bushes. I imagine it's an event more atmospheric place in the early evening shadows. Keen photographers might like to take a punt at some artier shots than mine. Particularly noteworthy for me were the embedded slate circles in the public pavement outside. Though modern they blend respectfully with the older muter and charcoal pockmarked walls of St Dunstans.

A most beautiful and relaxing place in the middle of the city. It was bombed in the blitz but is now a sanctuary with ample places to sit and relax.