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Dome Sundays open

Experience London's original skyline view with tickets to our three spectacular Dome Galleries.

Time
12.30 -14.00
Location
Dome Galleries
Tickets
Paid ticket
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A view from St Paul's Cathedral's uppermost external gallery, the Golden Gallery

Experience London’s original skyline view – now available on Sundays, too!

Experience our iconic Dome galleries every Sunday this summer, with admission from 12.30pm until 2pm. If Sundays are your only chance to visit, this is the perfect opportunity to explore the heights of our Cathedral.

Your ticket gives you access to three spectacular galleries, normally only available as part of our full Monday to Saturday visit: the Whispering Gallery, Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery.

More about our three Galleries
  • Climb the stairs to the Whispering Gallery, enjoy dramatic views of our interior (both above and below!), and test the gallery’s famous whispering walls for yourself.
  • Keep going to the Stone Gallery and see sweeping views over London and a host of landmarks.
  • Wind your way up the final spiral staircase to the Golden Gallery – the ultimate panoramic viewing spot – before making your way back down for a well-earned break in our Crypt Café and Shop. 

    Ticket typeNo donationIncluding donation
    Friends of St Paul's CathedralFreeFree
    Adults (18yrs+)£13.50£14.85
    Seniors 65yrs+ and Students*£12£13.20
    Children (6-17yrs)£5.25£5.78
    Infant (0-5yrs)FreeFree

*Student tickets are available to any student with a photo ID issued by their place of study. Please bring ID with you. It should be easily readable by Cathedral staff and not have expired. ISIC full-time student cards are also acceptable.

Complimentary entry can be granted to a disabled visitor and an accompanying carer or companion.

 
How to book tickets

Tickets can be booked in advance online, with a limited number available in person on the day, subject to availability.

Access

Please note that the Galleries can be accessed by stairs only. There are a total of 257 steps up to the Whispering Gallery, 376 steps up to the Stone Gallery and 528 steps (total) to the Golden Gallery. We recommend that those with pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or concerns with heights and confined spaces do not try to climb these stairs.

Buggies, pushchairs and baby slings

Unfortunately, we do not have cloakroom facilities to store buggies, prams and pushchairs, and these items cannot be taken to the Dome Galleries. We recommend front-worn baby carriers and slings. 

Photography

We welcome visitor photography on our two external galleries – the Stone Gallery and Golden Gallery – but we ask that visitors do not take photos on the internal Whispering Gallery, or on the main Cathedral floor on Sundays.