St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral
A vibrant church, a national treasure and a London icon.
St Paul's Cathedral
A vibrant church, a national treasure and a London icon.
Visitor information
Whether you’re planning a family day out or a trip with your school, you won’t be short of things to see and do at the Cathedral. Don’t forget to visit our What’s On calendar, to see a list of upcoming services, special performances, talks, workshops and more.
The Cathedral is open from Monday to Saturday for sightseeing.
On most days, doors open at 8.30am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 10am on Wednesdays. Last entry for sightseeing is usually at 4pm with sightseeing ending 30 minutes after the last entry time. However, opening and closing times can change, so we recommend you visit our calendar to check the day you will be attending.
It's free to worship at the Cathedral, but sightseeing is ticketed. The cost of entry starts at £20.50 per adult and £9 per child, with discounts for families, groups and concessions. Some free tickets are also available. Visit our page on ticket types and prices for more information.Â
The Cathedral has a wealth of measures in place to ensure your safety, including 24/7 security camera coverage and regular patrols, trained security staff stationed across the site, thorough entry checks, and a close relationship with local police.
Bags above the maximum permitted dimensions of 45cm x 30cm x 25cm including handles, wheels and pockets cannot be brought into the Cathedral. There is no cloakroom facility so please do not bring larger items with you.
The address of the Cathedral is:
St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD
Our nearest tube station is St Paul’s Underground Station and we are accessible via a number of public transport routes.Â
With specially designed guides and tours, and measures in place to improve physical accessibility, disabled visitors can enjoy a visit to the Cathedral. Visit our Accessibility page for more information.
What's happening at St Paul's
Planning your visit
Whether you’re planning a family day out or a trip with your school, there are many fascinating things to see and do behind our doors.
Guided tours run every day, led by our expert volunteers, and we have interactive activities happening on the Cathedral floor exploring our history and architecture. Don’t forget to visit our What’s On calendar to see a list of upcoming services, special performances, talks, workshops and more.
Art at the Cathedral
St Paul’s is home to a spectacular array of art – from the delicate carvings of Grinling Gibbons in the quire to Sir James Thornhill's gilded dome murals. Modern works created by many decorated artists, including Yoko Ono and Antony Gormley, enrich the daily pattern of worship in the Cathedral.
Explore the stories behind some of the key pieces in our collection.
Ways to donate
From helping to maintain our beautiful building, to funding the music programme, there are a number of ways to donate to us.
Become a Friend
For a small annual fee, you can join the Friends of St Paul’s, and benefit from free visits, discounts at our shop and priority access to events and services.