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Exhibition: Saving St Paul's: The Watch and the Second World War

This exhibition, celebrating 80 years since the end of the Second World War, commemorates the work of the St Paul's Watch - the group of people who saved St Paul's from destruction during the Blitz.

Free and unticketed

The Jubilee Cope, designed by Beryl Dean, 1977

Permanent Event

Exhibition: Jubilee - St Paul's, the Monarch and the Changing World

This exhibition, new for 2022, explores the grand ceremonial occasions held at the Cathedral to commemorate the Royal Jubilees of four British monarchs.

Free with a ticket

Members of the St Paul's Watch during the Second World War

The St Paul's Watch

Explore the history of the St Paul's Watch and their activities during the Second World War.

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Filming at St Paul's

TV and film producers, professional photographers and social media influencers and content creators, here’s everything you need to know about filming and photography at St Paul’s.

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St Paul's land

Find out where the boundaries of St Paul’s land lie, and how to contact us if you have an enquiry about our land.

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Your event at St Paul's

Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.

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Paul Robeson sings at St Paul's

In 1958, the actor and singer Paul Robeson became the first Black person to read the Lesson in the Cathedral.

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What's on at St Paul's

From special concerts to temporary art exhibitions, our What's On page shows all the services and events happening at the Cathedral – and gives you a chance to search and filter to find specific events.

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Sing at St Paul's

Take part in our in-school sessions, designed to get classes active, emotionally engaged, and excited about music.

Entry from the Virger’s Diary, 7 July 1913, describing the discovery of an explosive device beneath the Bishop’s Throne (Ref. No. LRat/126)

The Suffragettes bring the fight for the vote to St Paul’s

In the same year that Emily Davison threw herself in front of the King’s horse, the Suffragettes also targeted St Paul’s in an effort to have their voice heard.

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The St Paul's Psalter

The Great Fire of 1666 destroyed hundreds of manuscripts, with this book of psalms one of the only surviving artefacts.

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Hands on History: Mudlarking exhibition

Part of the Thames Festival, this exhibition includes thousands of historic finds from the Thames foreshore.

Free and unticketed

People looking at mudlarking finds.

Hands on History: Mudlarking exhibition

Part of the Thames Festival, this exhibition includes thousands of historic finds from the Thames foreshore. No need to book, just come along.

Free and unticketed

Timothy Radcliffe preaching at St Paul's Cathedral

Sermon: St Stephen and St Paul

Timothy Radcliffe OP preaches about the victory of goodness, and what happens to St Paul as he witnesses the stoning of St Stephen.

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Attending a St Paul's service

If you’re new to attending church, find out what happens at a typical St Paul’s service.

A view down the Cathedral's Nave

Permanent Event

Exhibition: Peter Marlow's The English Cathedral

Photographer Peter Marlow's touring photographic exhibition of all 42 Church of England cathedrals arrives at St Paul's, and is on display from the 6th December 2022 to the 26th January 2023.

Free with a ticket

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One pound sightseeing tickets for St Paul's Cathedral

We're offering £1 sightseeing tickets to those UK visitors receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or Employment Support Allowance (ESA), so you and up to four children can enjoy a memorable day out at St Paul’s Cathedral.

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Wellbeing trail of St Paul's

An interactive wellbeing trail, with stopping points for reflection, set in the Churchyard and surroundings of St Paul’s Cathedral. Free to access during daylight hours. Suitable for young people and adults of all faiths or none.

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St Paul's Garden Trail

Follow the free printable trail around the gardens of St Paul’s to explore the design, stories and details of the Cathedral.

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Shapes in St Paul's Cathedral

An activity sheet for key stage 1 about shapes found in the Cathedral.