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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.

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Photography at St Paul's

We hope that your visit to St Paul’s is a memorable one and we recognise that you may wish to take photos to remember your experience. Respectful non-flash photography for personal use inside the Cathedral is welcomed outside service times. Please share your photos with us on social media using #stpauls.

As a working church, there are some restrictions to this which can be read below:

Photography is not permitted during services at any time.
Photography is permitted during sightseeing hours (usually 8.30am-4.15pm), Monday to Saturday. There is no photography permitted on Sundays.
Video and recording of moving images are not permitted.
Photography of children and young people is prohibited without consent of the accompanying adult.
The use of flash or additional lighting, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted at any time.
Commercial photography is not permitted without advanced permission. Visit our media page for more information.

Where can I photograph inside the Cathedral?

Photography is permitted throughout the Cathedral floor, crypt and external galleries.
Areas of the Cathedral may occasionally be designated as “no photography” on a temporary basis and this will be indicated at the time.
Photography is not permitted in St Dunstan’s Chapel, which is available for private prayer and reflection throughout the day.
Photography on the Whispering Gallery is not permitted at any time.

For more information about commercial photography and filming, please visit our media page.