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Visit us

St Paul's, with its world-famous dome, is an iconic feature of the London skyline. We welcome visitors to worship, to sightsee and to attend a dynamic programme of events – from orchestral performances to thought-provoking panel discussions.

Our free-to-attend daily services are open to all, and offer a chance to hear the inspiring voices of our Cathedral choir and our other talented musicians.

Those coming to sightsee can walk in the footsteps of royalty and political leaders on the Cathedral Floor, explore the Crypt where our nation's heroes are buried – or scale our Dome and enjoy unrivalled views across London. Visit our History and Collections section to explore more of the intriguing stories in our past.

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What to see

Our Cathedral has survived fires, wars and struggles for power since its establishment in 604, and we encourage our visitors to explore the history beyond its awe-inspiring interior.

Guided and self-guided tours in multiple languages are available every day, and will lead you from the depths of our Crypt to the spectacular heights of the Stone and Golden Galleries.

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Guided and self-guided tours

Our tour guides lead groups around the Cathedral throughout the day, and are experts in the hidden histories that lie behind our doors.

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Art at the Cathedral

From the famous Light of the World painting to Henry Moore’s statue Mother and Child, the Cathedral is home to a breadth of influential classic and contemporary art.

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Exhibition: Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge

To commemorate his remarkable life, our exhibition Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge will explore and reflect on the early life and career of Wren.

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Throughout its history, St Paul’s has been involved in the fight against oppression and inequality – and many key figures in social justice have passed through our doors.
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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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Meet our choirs and musicians, learn more about our organ and bells, and find information about performing at the Cathedral.

Plan your visit

Whether you’re planning a family day out or a trip with your school, you won’t be short of things to see and do at the Cathedral. Don’t forget to visit our What’s On calendar, to see a list of upcoming services, special performances, talks, workshops and more.

What to know

Opening times

The Cathedral is open from Monday to Saturday for sightseeing. 

On most days, doors open at 8.30am on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and 10am on Wednesdays. Last entry for sightseeing is usually at 4pm with sightseeing ending 30 minutes after the last entry time. Our Dome Galleries open at 9.30am (10am on Wednesdays) with last entry at 4.15pm.

Our beautifully refurbished Crypt Café by Benugo is open daily for visitors and sightseers alike; Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 11am to 4.30pm. Enter directly through the north west Crypt door (no ticket required).

Opening and closing times can change, so we recommend you visit our calendar to check the day you will be attending.

Booking tickets

It’s free to attend the Cathedral for services, but if you want to explore the building, you will need a sightseeing ticket. Tickets for our Monday to Saturday sightseeing are priced at £27 per adult and £10.50 per child with discounts for families, groups and concessions and free tickets for those with a disability.

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How to find us

The address of the Cathedral is:

St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD

Our nearest tube station is St Paul’s Underground Station. Find out how to get to us. 

Safety and security

The Cathedral has a wealth of measures in place to ensure your safety, including 24/7 security camera coverage and regular patrols, trained security staff stationed across the site, thorough entry checks, and a close relationship with local police.

Bags above the maximum permitted dimensions of 45cm x 30cm x 25cm including handles, wheels and pockets cannot be brought into the Cathedral. There is no cloakroom facility so please do not bring larger items with you.

Accessibility

We want to ensure that everyone can explore the Cathedral as comfortably as possible, and have many different kinds of support in place for visitors with specific access needs – from ramps and lifts, to guides for those with hearing and visual impairments. Read more about accessibility.

Filming and photography

If you would like to take photos or video in the Cathedral, we ask you to kindly follow our filming and photography guidance.

Book your tickets

On our booking page, you'll find information about our various sightseeing tickets, including what discounts are available for families, groups, concessions and more. You can also book Triforium tours and guidebooks via our online booking portal. 

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Visit with your school

From virtual visits to themed tours around the Cathedral, explore our learning offer by subject or by key stage.

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Our Music Partnerships Programme

If you work in a school, there are a myriad of ways you can partner with St Paul’s through our Music Partnerships, and help us inspire children across London and beyond.