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A day in the life: Sarah Hack, Altar Server

Having been an altar server in her youth in Surrey, teacher Sarah decided to pick up volunteering when she moved to London many years ago. She tells us about the theatrically and teamwork that her role embodies – and an unexpected bit of heavy lifting that is involved.

A day in the life: Janet Payne

Janet has volunteered for St Paul’s for over two decades, now settling into her important role as Team Leader. Taking responsibility for connecting our broad network of volunteers and staff, she has made great friends through volunteering, and has found endless opportunities to learn.

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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Wren Suite

The elegant Wren Suite is kitted out for seminars as well as family celebrations, and can host up to 100 guests for receptions.

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The Crypt

Planning a larger event? Our Crypt, with its breathtaking stonework, can accommodate up to 350 standing guests.

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Nelson Chamber

Up to 250 guests can join us in the Nelson Chamber, where the tomb of Admiral Lord Nelson provides a unique centrepiece.

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Chapter House

Our wood-panelled Chapter House dining rooms can house 70 people for a standing reception, or up to 32 for a seated dinner.

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Safety and security

With 24/7 security protocols, well-trained staff and ongoing collaboration with local police and security organisations, St Paul’s is committed to keeping its visitors safe.

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Responding to COVID-19

We hold the ‘Good to Go’ industry standard, meaning we are following official COVID guidance and keeping our visitors safe.

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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.

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How to find us

Find our address and learn how to reach us by different forms of transport.

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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.

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About the Collections

Our Collections department take care of our archives, library and objects – each collection featuring some remarkable historical artefacts.

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Access the Collections

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

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Conservation

Conservation is a big word for a simple ethos – taking care of our Cathedral and its contents so it can be enjoyed for generations to come.

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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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Recreating the Quire carvings

Understand how the Quire has evolved over the past 300 years and how those changes have created conservation considerations today.

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Music Department welcomes three new colleagues

The Music Department of St Paul’s Cathedral is delighted to announce three new appointments. William Bruce has been appointed Artistic Director of Choral Partnerships from October 2023. Jeremiah Stephenson has been appointed Organ Education Lead and Alexander Knight has been appointed Organ Scholar from September 2023.

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Sir Peter Estlin appointed of Chair of St Paul’s Cathedral Council

9 November 2021

St Paul's Cathedral is pleased to announce the appointment by the Bishop of London of Sir Peter Estlin as Chair of the Cathedral Council, in succession to Sir Roger Gifford who sadly died in office in May.

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Accessibility map of the Cathedral

This map gives detailed access information on the Cathedral, for visitors who have a disability. It shows the location and distance of public transport links, the various entrances to the Cathedral and the number of steps on each of our staircases.