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St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer.
Visit Us
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.
Learning & Faith
Lifelong learning is a core part of the our work, delivered through a variety of events by St Paul's Institute, and the Cathedral's Adult Learning and Schools & Family Learning departments.
History & Collections
For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
Support Us
Behind the scenes, the cost of caring for St Paul's and continuing to deliver our central ministry and work is enormous and the generosity of our supporters is critical.
Venue Bookings
Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings and a powerful symbol of the splendour of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.
Schools & Family Learning
| 8:00am | Holy Communion |
| 10:15am | Choral Mattins |
| 11:30am | Sung Eucharist |
| 3:15pm | Choral Evensong |
| 4:45pm | Sunday Organ Recital: Daniel Glaus, Switzerland |
| 6:00pm | Eucharist |
Families
For the summer holidays, we invite everyone to take part in Cathedral life, with special activities designed especially for families visiting St Paul's.
As at all times of year, families visiting St Paul's have the option to turn their day ticket into an annual pass at no extra cost.
We hope you enjoy your visit to St Paul's this summer. Do keep an eye out for events and activities taking place in the future.
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| Turn your day ticket into an annual pass - for free! | |
| If you buy a sightseeing ticket either online or at the door, you can instantly turn it into an annual pass by using Gift Aid as part of your purchase. This will allow you to return at no extra cost for a whole calendar year, meaning you can come and see us again and take part in family activities in all the school holidays. The Gift Aid option is explained in the online ticketing process and full information is available from the Cathedral's admissions staff. | |
| BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW | |
| General information on sightseeing, times and prices | |
| Prepare for your visit by using our Visual Story. This has been developed for children with Special Educational Needs. | |
Special activities |
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Family Workshops Cathedral of Light – 6th, 9th and 13th August Cathedral of Sound – 23rd, 27th and 30th August 10.30am - 3.30pm |
Enjoy an exclusive guided trail around one of the UK’s most iconic sacred buildings. Discover its unique history through a special
family-friendly guided visit and see it come to life through unique themed experiences. Explore the Cathedral through crafts and
interactive activities including making, storytelling and more. Choose from either the Cathedral of Light themed tours where kids can explore light, colour and art in St Paul’s Cathedral or the Cathedral of Music themed tours where there will be a chance to exploring the Cathedral building through sound and crafts. Advance booking required. Book online. Adult tickets £10, children (aged 5-12) £7.50. |
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Family Art and Craft Drop-Ins Friday 16th and Tuesday 20th August 10.30am - 3.30pm |
Family Art and Craft Drop-Ins: Make your own St Paul’s Cathedral headdress in these free family-friendly drop-ins on the Cathedral floor. Also includes dressing up and soft play area. Free with Cathedral entry. No booking required. |
| Can you build a Cathedral? | Take a look at our Fantastic Feats activity sheet and design your own Dome using recyclable materials for a chance to win a free trip to St Paul's Cathedral for you and your class. Ask a parent or carer to tweet us a photo of your masterpiece to @StPaulsEdu or email us at families@stpaulscathedral.org.uk. Closing date: 30 August 2019, 23:59 BST. See full T&Cs. |
All day, every day - included in price of admission |
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| Multimedia guides | Our multimedia guides let you discover more about all areas of the Cathedral as well as transporting you back in time to some of the most notable times in the history of St Paul's. Available in nine languages these high-resolution touch screen devices are filled with interactive content, fly-throughs of the dome galleries, zoomable close-ups, commentary from historical figures such as Christopher Wren, Florence Nightingale and Admiral Nelson, and a number of activities and quizzes. |
| Climb the Dome | Climb the iconic dome of St Paul's, a total of 528 steps to the very top, for panoramic views of London that take in the River Thames, Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. |
| Cathedral trails | Family trails allow children to discover the Cathedral at their own pace and are packed with fun facts and opportunities to find things, write creatively and draw pictures. They can all be printed in advance of your visit (just click on the pictures) but plenty will be available once inside. |
   
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| Cathedral services | As a busy working church, acts of worship are part of our daily life. You are warmly invited to attend all our services - we particularly recommend Choral Evensong, at which you can hear our world-famous choir. Information about service times, as well as brief descriptions about each of our services can be found at www.stpauls.co.uk/serviceschedule. |
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