Sikhs in United Kingdom
How Sikhs arrived
Sikhs have lived in Britain since the 19th century, when Maharaja Duleep Singh, the last ruler of the Sikh Empire, was brought to England. The first Gurdwara in Britain opened in London in 1911.
Large numbers came from Punjab and East Africa from the 1950s onwards. The 2021 census counted about 524,000 Sikhs in England and Wales.
Gurdwaras in United Kingdom
Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha
Southall, London
One of the largest Gurdwaras outside India
Guru Nanak Gurdwara
Smethwick, Birmingham
Long-established sangat in the West Midlands
A full directory of Gurdwaras in United Kingdom, with addresses and diwan times, is coming soon.
Events and Gurpurabs
Gurpurab dates and local events for United Kingdom, shown in local time, are coming soon. Until then, see the Sikh calendar on Sikhs in India.
Community
Sikh organisations, Punjabi schools, Gatka academies and youth groups in United Kingdom will be listed here. Know one we should add? Write to sikhsinindia@gmail.com.