London Mosques: My Ultimate Guide + Where to Pray

I think it’s a beautiful thing to visit a mosque every country you travel to, and pray in one. It helps you learn more about the city in an intimate way and appreciate it more. I also have a thing for architecture and love seeing how it fits in with the city.

Here is a list I compiled of London mosques with addresses and how to get there by public transportation (tube, bus). As well as useful information. I have also included Islamic centers in London right under as well as best mosques by location strategy.

Major Mosques in London- Overview:

1. East London Mosque – Largest and most facilities
2. London Central Mosque – Most famous
3. Brick Lane Mosque – Historic and cultural significance
4. Baitul Futuh Mosque – Largest mosque in London (capacity of 13,000 worshippers)
5. Fazl Mosque – First mosque built in London (1926)

Major Mosques in London:

1. East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre

Address: 46 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1JX

Transport:

• Nearest Tube: Whitechapel (District, Hammersmith & City lines), Aldgate East
• Buses: 115, 15, 205, 25, 135
• Walking: 3-minute walk from Whitechapel station

2. London Central Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre

Address: 146 Park Road, London NW8 7RG

Transport:

• Nearest Tube: Baker Street station (multiple lines)
• Walking: 15-minute walk from Baker Street – walk up Baker Street towards Regent’s Park, turn left on Park Road
• Bus: 13, 113, 274

3. Brick Lane Mosque (Jamme Masjid)

Address: 59 Brick Lane, London E1 6QL

Transport:

• Nearest Tube: Aldgate East (5-minute walk) or Liverpool Street (10-minute walk)
• Buses: 242

4. Baitul Futuh Mosque

Address: 181 London Road, Morden, Surrey SM4 5PT

Transport:

• Nearest Tube: Morden South
• Walking: 3 minute walk from Morden South station
• Buses: 80, 154, 93

5. Fazl Mosque

Address: 16 Gressenhall Road, London SW18 5QL

Transport:

• Nearest Station: Southfields (District line)
• Walking: 13-minute walk from station
• Buses: 639, 39

Islamic Centers

1. South London Islamic Centre

• Address: 8 Mitcham Lane, London, SW16 6NN

Transport:

• Nearest Station: Streatham
• Walking: 8 min walk from Streatham station
• Bus: 57, 201, 333

2. Muslim Welfare House

Address: 233 Seven Sisters Road, London N4 2DA

Transport:

• Nearest Tube: Seven Sisters (Victoria line)
• Walking: Short walk from Seven Sisters station
• Bus: 29, 253, 254

My Transport Tips

Getting Around:

• Use TfL journey planner for exact routes
• Download Citymapper app for real-time transport updates
• Most mosques are accessible by bus or tube (uber or cabs also available).

Areas with Multiple Mosque Options:

• Whitechapel/Bethnal Green: Has multiple mosques within walking distance. There’s a strong Muslim community. You can find halal shops around pretty much everywhere.
• Edgware Road: Has several smaller mosques for the Arabic-speaking community. You can also find good Middle Eastern food nearby.
• Green Street (East Ham): Has many mosques but it’s further from central London. It has a large South Asian community.
• Southall: Multiple mosques but way out west. I would only visit if you’re staying nearby.

Best Mosques by Location Strategy

• If you’re staying near tourist sites (like Westminster and Covent Garden): London Central Mosque is your only realistic option.

• If you’re staying in East London: Visit East London Mosque or smaller community mosques in Whitechapel.

• If you’re staying in South London: South London has fewer major mosque options compared to East or Central London. Visit the South London Islamic Centre in Streatham. Or make the trip to East London Mosque or London Central Mosque for Friday prayers.

• If you’re staying near airports: Heathrow and Gatwick have multi-faith areas.

Don’t miss my post on Halal Hotel in London to find out where I’ve stayed.

Friday Prayers:

• Arrive early as central mosques get very crowded

Parking:

• Central London mosques have very limited or no parking
• Use public transport whenever possible
• Some outer London mosques may have parking facilities

Prayer Times

• Prayer times can vary slightly between mosques
• Check individual mosque websites for exact times
• Some mosques start congregational prayers 5-10 minutes after standard prayer times

Accessibility

Wheelchair Access:

• Major mosques like East London Mosque will tend to have wheelchair accessibility
• Smaller community mosques may have limited accessibility
• Make sure to call ahead to check

Women’s Facilities:

• All major mosques have separate women’s prayer areas
• Some smaller community mosques and Islamic centers may not have female prayer areas so sisters, please check in advance.

Before Visiting:

• Check mosque websites for current opening times, and women’s area
• Some mosques close between prayers
• Friday prayer times can vary by 30-60 minutes between mosques
• If you’re travelling for Ramadan, check the website for taraweeh prayer timings.

Prayer Room Alternatives

• King’s Cross St. Pancras- walk 5 mins to the King’s Cross Mosque & Islamic Cultural Centre.
• Hyde Park- walk 6 mins to Mayfair Islamic Center on Hertford Street

Shopping Centers:

Most shopping centers HAVE multi-faith prayer areas:

• Westfield Stratford City- multi-faith area
• Westfield Shepheard’s Bush- multi-faith area
• Selfridges (Oxford Street)- multi-faith area
• Batter Sea Power Station- segregated prayer are inside

Airports:

• Heathrow- multi-fait prayer rooms
• Gatwick- multi faith room (North terminal)

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