British Sign Language (BSL) events

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British Sign Language (BSL) events

Join us for BSL-interpreted events, talks and services designed for d/Deaf and hard of hearing children, families, and adults.

What's on

BSL, Family events
Cathedral Floor

Family activities: The Vikings

Join us for drop-in family activities during August, included with your sightseeing ticket. BSL interpretation is provided at this event.

2nd August 2025
10:30 am
Free with a ticket
Four young children kneel on the floor of St Paul's Cathedral, with their faces close to the ground, looking through a golden grille through to the Cathedral Crypt.
BSL, Family events
Cathedral Floor

Family activities: The Great Fire of London

Join us for drop-in family activities during August, included with your sightseeing ticket. BSL interpretation is provided at this event.

9th August 2025
10:30 am
Free with a ticket
Three young children pass a bucket to one another, wearing fire helmets, role playing firefighting during the Great Fire of London.
BSL, Family events
Cathedral Floor

Family activities: The St Paul's Watch

Join us for drop-in family activities during August, included with your sightseeing ticket. BSL interpretation is provided at this event.

23rd August 2025
10:30 am
Free with a ticket
Members of the St Paul's Watch during the Second World War
BSL, Family events
Cathedral Floor

Family activities: Majestic mosaics

Join us for drop-in family activities during August, included with your sightseeing ticket. BSL interpretation is provided at this event.

30th August 2025
10:30 am
Free with a ticket
children messy cathedral school activity arts crafts
BSL, Faith-based learning
Cathedral Floor

Churchill and St Paul's: Icons of the finest hour

Join Allen Packwood, Director of Churchill Archives Centre, as he reflects on key moments for Sir Winston Churchill and St Paul's Cathedral. BSL interpretation is provided at this event.

16th September 2025
06:30 pm
Free with a ticket
BSL, Faith-based learning
Cathedral Floor

A Master Class on Being Human: bridging divides for a better world

Join us as Dr Brad Braxton and Dr Anthony Pinn engage in a conversation drawn from their acclaimed book, 'A Master Class on Being Human'. BSL interpretation is provided at this event.

21st October 2025
06:30 pm
Free with a ticket
BSL, Faith-based learning
Cathedral Floor

God with Us: Advent reflections in words and music

Join us for an evening of Advent reflections in words and music with Paula Gooder and members of the St Paul’s Cathedral Consort. BSL interpretation is provided at this event.

18th November 2025
06:30 pm
Free with a ticket
disabled access day deaf signing BSL

Guides and tours for hard of hearing and d/Deaf visitors

The Cathedral is equipped with a hearing loop system that covers the Cathedral floor and the OBE Chapel in the Crypt. This is used during all of our services for each spoken word element, including hourly prayer.

Personal induction loops are available for use with our multimedia guides.

We also have a multimedia BSL signed tour with subtitles, available on our multimedia guide.

Accessibility at the Cathedral

With specially designed guides and tours, and measures in place to improve physical accessibility, disabled visitors can enjoy a visit to the Cathedral. 

Find out more