St Paul's Cathedral

Visits & Events

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Accessibility

If you have a question or comment about access, please call the Visits department on 020 7246 8357 or email (Monday – Friday 9am-5pm).

 For information on services, events and opening times please call the 24 hour recorded information line 0207 246 8348. 

 

IntroductionAccess to the cathedral

The cathedral has two entrances at the West end which are accessed by 24 steps.

The South entrance is step-free, and is the recommended access for entry with wheelchairs.

South entrance

  • From the South entrance there is direct lift access to the cathedral floor and the crypt.
  • Wheelchair users can access all part of the cathedral floor. The Quire and Sacrarium has a small chairlift that can be operated by the user. 
  • Wheelchair users can access all areas in the crypt including the shop, café and restaurant.
  • We have a small number of our own wheelchairs which are available for loan  during your visit. Please ask at the South Entrance.
North entrance - temporary ramp

  • A temporary ramp is currently in place on the north side of the cathedral in order to test proposals for a more permanent (but reversible) solution that will increase St Paul’s accessibility for all. The proposals for a new permanent stone structure requires much careful consideration and wide consultation. The current temporary structure will help us to evaluate the concept in order to improve access to the cathedral for all our visitors.
  • From the temporary ramp there is direct access to the cathedral floor only.
  • Use of the temporary ramp for groups can be requested in advance by contacting the Visits department on 020 7246 8357.

 Access to the Galleries

Access to the Whispering (257 steps), Stone (376 steps) and Golden Galleries (528 steps) is via stair only. For those people who have difficult climbing the stairs up to the dome, we suggest visiting Oculus: An Eye into St Paul’s (located in the crypt) which has a virtual access ‘fly-through’ film of the dome.

 

IntroductionVisually Impaired Visitors
A recorded tour or a guided tour with touch facilities is available. A guided ‘Touch & Feel’ tour is also available if booked in advance. Please book tours in advance through the Visits department on 020 7246 8357.

We can also provide large print or braille copies of Orders of Service.

IntroductionInduction Loop
The cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop system that covers the cathedral floor. This is used at all services.

IntroductionWheelchair Loan
A small number of wheelchairs are available for free loan to visitors.

IntroductionParking
All enquiries should be made in advance to the Chapter House on 020 7246 8350. For information on disabled parking near to the cathedral, please visit the City of London website.

IntroductionSpecial Facilities
Toilets for wheelchair users and users with mobility issues are in the crypt opposite the Cathedral shop.

IntroductionPermanent Ramps
Permanent ramps for wheelchair users in the Crypt allow access to the whole area. On the cathedral floor, a lift provides access to the American Memorial Chapel (also known as the Jesus Chapel) behind the High Altar, from the North Aisle.

IntroductionAssistance Dogs
Assistance Dogs are welcome in the cathedral at all times.

IntroductionServices
To arrange wheelchair access for services, please telephone 020 7246 8320.

A full disabled access guide to St Paul's Cathedral has been compiled by Disabled Go