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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.

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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.

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FAQs: Christmas services and events

Useful information about what to expect when attending one of our Christmas services or events, getting tickets and how to cancel.

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Terms and conditions of entry

Understand the terms and conditions of entering our building, whether for sightseeing or events.

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Booking tickets FAQ

Booking sightseeing tickets for the Cathedral? Here’s what you need to know.

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Book sightseeing tickets

We have a number of sightseeing tickets available, with discounts for children, students, seniors over 65, and families.

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Ticket terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions apply when pre-booking sightseeing admission tickets, event tickets or concert tickets from St Paul’s Cathedral.

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Planning your visit

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.

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Conversations with the Risen Christ

Tessa Bosworth reflects on conversations with Christ for Easter.

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'Luminous' by Luxmuralis FAQ

Coming to see 'Luminous' by Luxmuralis? Here’s what you need to know.

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Visit us

We welcome visitors to worship, to sightsee and to attend a dynamic programme of events – from orchestral performances to thought-provoking panel discussions.

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Friends membership FAQ

Have a question about Friends membership? From how much does membership cost to the different membership options available, find your answers here.

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New exhibition celebrates heroic Londoners who saved St Paul’s from Blitz ruin

A new free outdoor exhibition has opened today as part of St Paul’s Cathedral’s commemorations of the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

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The bells

Learn more about the different bells we have in the Cathedral, when bells are rung and how change ringing works.

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Filming and photography

There are some simple rules we ask our visitors to follow when taking photos inside the Cathedral, to respect the privacy of others.

A day in the life: Dana English

As a duty chaplain, Revd Dana volunteers twice a month to provide spiritual care and support to our visitors and worshippers.

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Access the Collections

Find out how to gain access to our Archives, Library and Objects collections and about imaging requests.