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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.News & Press
| 12:00pm | Doors open for sightseeing |
| 12:30pm | Eucharist |
| 4:00pm | Last entry for sightseeing |
| 5:00pm | Evening Prayer |
| 5:30pm | Cathedral closes |
News & Press
Slave Power. St Paul's discussion inspired by Cathedral art installation
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
An art installation at St Paul's commemorating the abolition of slavery is the focus of a public discussion taking place at the...Read more >
New Zealand artist designs St Paul's Paschal Candle
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The Paschal Candle at St Paul's, lit at Easter and then used on special occasions throughout the year, has once again been decorated...Read more >
City of London Festival returns to St Paul's with a pair of ninth symphonies
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The annual City of London Festival will once again come to St Paul’s this summer, with the ninth symphonies of both Bruckner...Read more >
What I want to say now - retired bishops speak out
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Four retired Church of England bishops will come to St Paul's as part of a May preaching series, with the brief that they can...Read more >
Five nations gather at St Paul's to remember Gallipoli, 99 years on
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Representatives from Australia, New Zealand, France, Turkey and the UK have gathered at St Paul's to remember the Gallipoli Campaign...Read more >
Happy birthday, Mr Shakespeare! St Paul's looks forward to its celebration of the Bard's 450th
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
On the 450th birthday of the world's most famous playwright and poet, St Paul's is delighted to announce a special series to...Read more >
Today in History, 1016: The death of last king of England to be buried at St Paul's
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Noted mainly for its state ceremonies, including funerals and memorials to the nation's greats, St Paul's also has a royal connection...Read more >
St Paul's bells to ring out for St George's Day
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The bells of St Paul's will ring out to mark the feast day of the patron saint of England, joining hundreds of other churches...Read more >
St Paul's role in WWI to be discussed at London conference
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The role and work of St Paul's during the Great War of 1914-18 will be discussed at a special conference commemorating the wartime...Read more >
VIDEO: Baroness Doreen Lawrence describes what really matters to her
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
Children, grandchildren and the preciousness of life are the things that matter most to Doreen Lawrence, as she is interviewed...Read more >
Giant white crosses remind St Paul's worshippers and visitors of the horrors of warfare
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The horrors of warfare and conflict, both past and present, are reflected in a striking new art installation at St Paul's. As...Read more >
St Paul's broderers receive a Royal visit
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
As part of a visit to the Cathedral for an awards ceremony, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester visited the broderers...Read more >
Livery Companies gather for the annual United Guilds service
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
A special service to mark the work of the Livery Companies in the City of London has been held at St Paul's. The 72nd Service...Read more >
Further tickets to Bach's St John Passion to be issued
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
ALL TICKETS ARE NOW FULLY SUBSCRIBED Owing to continuing demand, which saw 1,000 tickets claimed in under five hours and then...Read more >
UK's top chefs compete on BBC2 to cook at St Paul's D-Day anniversary banquet
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
The ninth series of BBC television's popular Great British Menu starts today, with chefs from across the UK competing to cook for...Read more >
Choral Evensong - a truly global experience
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Posted by St Paul's Cathedral
A broadcast of Choral Evensong from St Paul's Cathedral has been listened to right across the world, with people tuning in from...Read more >
