Get to know the fascinating figures in our history – and the story of how the Cathedral was built – with our guided and self-guided tours.
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If you’re new to attending church, find out what happens at a typical St Paul’s service.
The earliest known scheme to improve the Cathedral churchyard is an outline study by Wren and Hawksmoor, drawn over a survey of the whole precinct prepared by William Dickinson.
Wren’s unrealised Great Model, now in the Cathedral’s Trophy Room, took about ten months to design and more than a year afterwards to build and decorate.
This royal charter is the earliest surviving item within the Cathedral Archives, dating from July 1099/1100. Written in Latin, it provides confirmation from King William II to the canons of St Paul’s of their rights of jurisdiction over their property.
Get to know the most famous individuals – and events from British history – celebrated and commemorated in the Cathedral.
Find out everything you need to know to get the most out of your visit to St Paul’s, including opening times, ticket types and prices and what's on offer.
Following in Wren’s footsteps, architect Francis Crammer Penrose made some major changes to the Cathedral – and, after his death, helped modern archaeologists uncover our history.
Your choir can join us at the Cathedral and have the opportunity to sing as part of our daily services.