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Worship & Music
St Paul’s Cathedral has been here for over 1,400 years. It has been built and rebuilt five times, and always its main purpose has been as a place of worship and prayer.
Visit Us
St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. Step inside and you can enjoy the Cathedral's awe-inspiring interior, and uncover fascinating stories about its history.
Learning & Faith
Lifelong learning is a core part of the our work, delivered through a variety of events by St Paul's Institute, and the Cathedral's Adult Learning and Schools & Family Learning departments.
History & Collections
For more than 1,400 years, a Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the City. The present Cathedral is the masterpiece of Britain's most famous architect Sir Christopher Wren.
Support Us
Behind the scenes, the cost of caring for St Paul's and continuing to deliver our central ministry and work is enormous and the generosity of our supporters is critical.
Venue Bookings
Widely considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful buildings and a powerful symbol of the splendour of London, St Paul’s Cathedral is a breathtaking events venue.
About Your Visit
| 12:00pm | Doors open for sightseeing |
| 12:30pm | Eucharist |
| 4:00pm | Last entry for sightseeing |
| 5:00pm | Evensong with Installation of Prebendary and Archdeacon |
| 5:30pm | Cathedral closes |
Travel Trade Visits
We are happy to announce that St Paul’s Cathedral will be reopening for sightseeing from Monday 17th May 2021 (Government guidance permitting), Monday to Saturday from 12pm to 4.30pm (last entry at 4.00pm). Our Keeping Your Visit Safe webpage has the latest up-to-date information about the COVID-19 safety measures we have in place.
St Paul's Cathedral actively works with the domestic and International travel trade markets and welcomes many hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Cathedral each year. Visiting St Paul's is an awe-inspiring and informative experience and adds tremendous value to any London itinerary.
Whilst the exterior is a true landmark of London and an attraction in its own right, it is through coming inside the Cathedral that our visitors can enjoy the full majesty and scale of the building and take advantage of exploring the different areas included for sightseers.
- Priority 'pre-paid' admission points for trade visitors
- Multimedia Guide in 9 languages plus Family Tour, British Sign Language (BSL) and Audio Description (AD) formats
- Group Tour System provided for guides and tour leaders
- Explore the Cathedral Floor, Crypt and three Dome galleries; the Whispering Gallery, the Stone Gallery and the Golden Gallery
- Scheduled guided tours for FIT visitors to join
Please note that the Stone Gallery will be open on Saturdays. The Whispering Gallery is temporarily closed until further notice. The Golden Gallery is temporarily closed following COVID-19 prevention measures.
Contact & Resources
| To discuss working with St Paul's Cathedral as a travel trade sales partner | |
| Matthew Taylor, Sales and Ticketing Manager |
mtaylor@stpaulscathedral.org.uk + 44 (0)207 246 8317 |
| To notify us of a planned visit or other visit-related enquiries | |
| Mirian Takasugi, Sales and Admissions Administrator |
mtakasugi@stpaulscathedral.org.uk +44 (0)207 246 8357 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 8am - 2.45pm) |
| For information about Cathedral events please consult the Cathedral diary | |
| View the upcoming 6 months part / full closure summary | |
| View the 2021 travel trade Operational Information document | |
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The main west front of the Cathedral
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Looking up into the dome
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Nelson's tomb in the crypt
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