The London England Temple is a Mormon Temple in Newchapel, Surrey, England. It is owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It is the 12th operating Temple. Building of the temple began on 27 August 1955, and the temple was dedicated on 9 September 1958. It was the first Mormon temple to be built in the United Kingdom. Its construction was part of a major growth in the number of temples led by David O. McKay, who performed the dedication.

After thirty-two years, the London Temple was closed for remodeling and refurbishing. An additional 8,500 square feet were added, as well as a fourth floor. In October 1992, President Gordon B. Hinckley rededicated the London England Temple. A second British temple was built in 1998 in Preston, Lancashire.

Like many Mormon Temples it is a large building, covering 4290 m². The London England Temple has a total of 46,174 square feet, four ordinance rooms, and seven sealing rooms. It is faced with white Portland limestone with a green copper spire. Like other Mormon temples, entry is not permitted to non-mormons and mormons need to obtain permission (a temple recommend).

The temple is one of several major religious centres located in the area around East Grinstead. Saint Hill, a major centre of Scientology is located about 8 km south of the temple.

See also

• Temple (Mormonism)
• List of temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

External links

• Official LDS London England Temple page
• LDS page about the temple
• Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Visitors site
• Mormon Temples
• Mormon Temples and Secrecy
• Mormon Temple Ordinances