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Changes to opening times, services and sightseeing

Here you will find information about what to do if you have booked sightseeing tickets to the Cathedral during this period, as well as opening and regular service information

A view from St Paul's Cathedral's uppermost external gallery, the Golden Gallery

Dome Sundays open

Experience London's original skyline view with tickets to our three spectacular Dome Galleries.

Paula Gooder speaking at St Paul's Cathedral

How to live in hard times

Paula Gooder reflects on the story of Palm Sunday, and how it might teach us to live in hard times.

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Art, faith and ordinary time

Deborah Lewer reflects on how great works of art might help us reflect on ourselves, our faith and the world around us.

Equal access entrance at North Transept

The first Equal Access entrance to Wren's masterpiece opens

St Paul’s has opened a permanent accessible entrance to the Cathedral. Designed by Caroe Architecture, the project is the most significant change to Christopher Wren’s exterior in 300 years.

Paula Gooder and Anna Rowlands in an online discussion

Illuminating Dark Times: Catholic Social Teaching for all

Theologians Anna Rowlands and Paula Gooder explore Catholic Social Teaching, including its foundations in the Gospels and its universality for all Christians. It can help us, they say, find hopeful transformative stories in dark times, and inspire us to work for justice, freedom and the common good.

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Remember Me: St Paul’s opens dedicated COVID-19 memorial in Cathedral

The Remember Me memorial portico entrance is now open, a physical memorial to all those who have died as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Girls join St Paul’s Cathedral Choir for first time in 900-year history

On Sunday 30th June 2024, two girls from St Paul’s Cathedral School formally joined the St Paul’s Cathedral Choir as full choristers for the first time in its 900-year history.

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Volunteering FAQ

Have a question about volunteering for us? From time commitments to accessibility, find your answers here.

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Work for us

Find out more about joining the team at St Paul's and what roles are currently open.

Ways to give

St Paul’s is more reliant than ever on donations to keep our doors open – and there are many ways to donate.

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Dean Walter Matthews

Walter Matthews became Dean in 1934; a post he would hold for 33 years, during which time he was instrumental in the establishment of the Friends of St Paul's.

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Annual reports

Our annual reports provide an overview of what the Cathedral has achieved each year, and open with a statement from our Dean.

The West End of St Paul's, lit by searchlights, with a crowd of people posing for a photo in front of it.

Resilience and hope: marking 80 years of history

Join us in commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War with a special series of exhibitions, films, talks, and events from May to October.

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Library treasures

Take a tour through the rare collection of written texts in our Library, including one of the most controversial Bibles in the world.

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Remember Me Memorial

Find out how to visit a memorial for those who have died as a result of COVID-19 in the UK.

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Architecture and decoration

Our building and its spectacular decoration have been threatened by war, fire and the forces of nature.

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Transforming the Library

The ingenious architecture of Christopher Wren conceals a secret area of the Cathedral, which is home to a remarkable room – the Cathedral Library.

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The Bishop of London

The Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE is the current Bishop of London.

A wide shot of the new Crypt Cafe, with arched ceilings and a long countertop.

Crypt Café reopens to the public following full refurbishment

Visitors to St Paul’s now have the opportunity to enjoy a taste of history, as the Crypt Café reopens to the public for the first time since the pandemic.