Visitor Information

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

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Security

Visitors and worshippers are not permitted to bring any bag, rucksack or suitcase into St Paul's Cathedral which would be larger than airline hand baggage (56cm x 45cm x 25cm, including handles, wheels and pockets). As there is no cloakroom facility please do not bring larger items with you. Please be aware that bags may be searched on entry. 

Please note that knives, pepper spray, mace, CS spray or any offensive weapons are illegal in the UK.

Getting here

 

Underground - London Underground status
St Paul's		2 minute walk (240m)	Central Line (Check before you travel. Between 9 August and April 2019 maintenance work will affect access and westbound service. Nearby Bank and Chancery Lane stations are operating as normal.)
Mansion House		5 minute walk (580m)	District and Circle Lines
Blackfriars		5 minute walk (540m)	District and Circle Lines
Bank		7 minute walk (750m)	Central, Northern and Waterloo & City Lines, and DLR
Train - National Rail Enquiries
City Thameslink		3 minute walk (310m)
Blackfriars		5 minute walk (540m)
Cannon Street		6 minute walk (750m)
Liverpool Street		15 minute walk (1580m)
Bus - Live bus status
Buses stopping nearby		4, 8, 11, 15, 17, 23, 25, 26, 56, 76, 100, 172, 242, 521
River bus - MBNA Thames Clippers
Blackfriars Pier		9 minute walk (730m)
Bankside Pier		10 minute walk (870m)
Bike - Free bicycle parking spaces
Free bicycle parking is provided in designated places on streets throughout the City.
Car - Current road closures, works and events
There is a public car park on Queen Victoria Street. On-street parking is very restricted.
Coach - Where to park
Angel Street  |  St Martin's Le Grand  |  Queen Victoria Street

Information for drivers. The Bank on Safety scheme is now permanent. Bank junction, half a mile to the east of the Cathedral, is closed Monday to Friday 7am to 7pm to all vehicles except for busses and pedal cycles. 

Cafe and Tearoom

Searcy's are the caterers at St Paul's.

Our cafe is open Monday - Saturday 9am to 5pm and Sunday 10am to 4pm offering barista-made coffee, fresh soup, salads, sandwiches, and homemade cakes and sweet treats

The Tearoom is found in the former dining space in the Crypt where guests can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea with a selection of elegant sandwiches, scones and cakes as well as a range of wonderful teas and coffees and the option to add a glass of English sparkling wine. Prices begin at £13.95. Open Monday - Saturday from 10.30am. Book a table. 

Please note that opening hours may vary when the Cathedral is hosting special services or events.