There are several ways you can join the Friends of St Paul’s. Visit our page on how to become a Friend to see the options available.

Annual membership costs 

£36 for an Individual membership (one named adult)

£60 for a Joint membership (two named adults)

£84 for a Family membership (2 named adults and 4 unnamed children aged 6-17 years old)

Membership is non transferable

Members receive the following benefits

•    Unlimited year-round admission to the Cathedral
•    Fast track entry through the North Transept entrance (sightseeing hours only)
•    Priority access for selected ticketed events
•    10% discount in the Cathedral Shop.
•    Cathedral news via our regular e-newsletter

Additional benefits for a family membership 
•    Cathedral family activities
•    Invitations to Family Learning events 

Membership is activated on the day of purchase and you should receive a membership email from the Friends Office within 24 hours. Please check the spam or junk folders of your email. If you have not received a membership email, please show staff your proof of purchase and contact the Friends Office on friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk    

If you have paid by direct debit, please allow 14 days for us to process your information and issue a membership card. 

Membership will expire one year from the day of purchase and the expiry date will be written on your membership email/card.

Your membership is activated on the day of purchase and you should receive a membership email from the Friends Office within 24 hours. Please check the spam or junk folders of your email. If you have not received a membership email, please show staff your proof of purchase and contact the Friends Office on friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk

If you have paid by direct debit, please allow 14 days for us to process your information and issue a membership card. 

The fast-track entrance for the Friends is the North Transept entrance which has ramped access if required.  Please show your membership card/email along with a form of identification to staff upon arrival. 

Please note fast track entry is only valid during sightseeing hours and not during special services or events. 

To gift a Friends of St Paul’s membership, please contact the Membership Manager by email at friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or by telephone on 0203 463 9435 

You can still join as a Friend of St Paul’s if you do not have an email address. However, we do prefer to send all of our communications about Cathedral news, events and services via email. 

You can update your contact details at any time by contacting the Friends Office by telephone on 020 3463 9435 or by email at friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk

If you pay for your membership annually by direct debit, you will receive a renewal reminder approximately four weeks before payment is due to be collected. Your membership will then renew automatically, and you will receive a new membership card in the post. 

If you pay for your membership online, renewal is not automatic. You will receive a renewal reminder approximately four weeks before your membership expires explaining the various ways you can renew your membership. 

If you wish to cancel your membership, please contact the Friends Office by email at friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk alternatively, please write to 

Membership Manager
Chapter House,
St Paul’s Churchyard,
London,
EC4M 8AD

You can update your contact details by contacting the Friends Office by email at friends@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or by telephone on 020 3463 9435. Alternatively, please write to 

Membership Manager
Chapter House,
St Paul’s Churchyard,
London,
EC4M 8AD

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 visiting.

General guided tours are included with your Friends membership. There is no booking required. To join a tour, please go to the Volunteers desk which is situated at the West end of the Cathedral.  

If you would like to join a Triforium tour there is an additional charge and you can purchase a ticket through the general admission page.

For more information on tours of the Cathedral please visit our page on guided and self guided tours.

If you would like to leave a gift in your will to the Cathedral please contact the Development team on development@stpaulscathedral.org.uk or 0207 246 8333. Alternatively, for more information please visit our page on leaving a legacy.