Lambeth Palace

Lambeth Palace stands as the official London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury, a Gothic-style complex that has shaped this stretch of the riverbank since 1435. The site sits on the south bank of the Thames, just across from Westminster, about 370 metres from the Palace of Westminster, giving the archbishop direct access to the corridors of power and prayer alike. The estate began as the Manor of Lambeth, acquired around the year 1200 by the archbishopric, with Archbishop Anselm’s earlier presence noted a century before. Its proximity to royal and governmental hubs helped it become the durable home of English church leadership for centuries. The gardens form part of the historic grounds, once an orchard now associated with Archbishop’s Park, and the former church gate in front of the entrance is today home to the Garden Museum. …

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