St Paul’s Cathedral

Address: St Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
Nearest station: St. Paul’s

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Explore Sir Christopher Wren’s magnum opus, one of London’s most iconic landmarks and a stunning example of English Baroque and Renaissance architecture.

Several chapels are located inside its walls, and a veritable treasure trove of religious and historical artefacts, statues, and beautiful works of art are situated around every corner. You’ll have the opportunity to explore Europe’s largest crypt, where you’ll find the final resting place of some of Britain’s most famous national heroes.

Explore the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral
Enjoy a Self-Guided Multimedia Tour
Visit the crypt, resting place of notable figures from British history
Climb to the top of the dome and enjoy unrivalled views of the London skyline

Discover the nave
There is a long central aisle on the cathedral floor that provides a breathtaking view of the dome. View a monument to Wellington, one of Britain’s greatest soldiers and statesmen, The Grand Organ, one of the Cathedral’s greatest artefacts, and the South Transept—a monument to Britain’s naval hero Horatio Nelson.

View the Dome
See the second largest cathedral dome in world, weighing 65,000 tons, and standing 111 metres high, a prominent feature of the London skyline.

Explore the Crypt
Visit Europe’s largest crypt, the resting place of some of Britain’s most historical figures including Nelson, Wellington and Sir Christoper Wren, the architect of St Paul’s.

Visit the Chapels
Seven chapels are located inside St. Paul’s, including the All Souls’ Chapel, a memorial to Lord Kitchener, a famous Field Marshal from WW1, and The American Memorial Chapel, an area destroyed during the Blitz and restored to commemorate the 28,000 Americans stationed in the UK during WW2.

Exhibition: Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge

2023 marked the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren, a visionary and architect of St Paul’s Cathedral. Join us at St Paul’s to discover more about his life and work, as well as how he created his masterpiece.

Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge is a new special exhibition at St. Paul’s Cathedral that explores the life and work of Christopher Wren through archive material and personal artefacts. The exhibition investigates the genius of Wren and his ever-enquiring mind, highlighting his achievements in the fields of science and architecture and culminating in his greatest masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral.

This exhibition is located in the Crypt and is included for all sightseeing ticketholders.

Year round
The Cathedral usually opens for sightseeing Monday to Saturday at 08:30an (10:00am on Wednesday). The last admission to the Cathedral is at 4:00pm.

Once inside the Cathedral, access to the Dome Galleries is from 9:30am to 4:15pm (10:00am to 4:15pm on Wednesdays).

The Cathedral closes for sightseeing at 4:30pm. The shop closes at 4:30pm.

The Whispering, Stone, and Golden Galleries are open within the Dome. Entry to the Golden Gallery is subject to availability due to capacity management at busy times, and time restrictions may be in place.

Coffee cart café is open in the Crypt Monday – Saturday.

Please allow yourself about 2 hours to discover and enjoy the venue.

Important: Since St Paul’s Cathedral is a working church, the usual opening hours are subject to change. Some days, there may be a late opening and/or an early closure. Please check opening times before visiting.

Attraction Address: St. Paul’s Cathedral, St. Paul’s Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
Average visit duration is 2 hours
St Paul’s Cathedral is not open for sightseeing on Sundays
E-tickets are valid on your nominated date. All dates are subject to availability and, as a working church, the supplier reserves the right to alter its opening times at short notice. Please check before you visit.
A printed copy of your ticket is required. Tickets can only be used for one visit and will be taken in by the supplier upon exchange
An introductory talk and guided tour from a St Paul’s Guide and a multilingual multimedia guide are included with your entrance ticket, subject to availability
Photography is permitted inside the Cathedral. This applies to non-professional personal use only. Video, flash, additional lighting, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted. The Whispering Gallery and St Dunstan’s Chapel are no photography areas and photography is not permitted during services and should be paused during hourly prayer
Entrance to the Galleries is subject to availability due to capacity management and there may be time restrictions in place
Please note that the galleries can be accessed only by stairs. There are a total of 257 steps up to the Whispering Gallery, 376 steps up to the Stone Gallery and 528 steps (total) to the Golden Gallery. We recommend that those with pre-existing medical conditions, mobility difficulties or concerns with heights and confined spaces do not try to climb these stairs
The restaurant is closed. The coffee cart café is open in the Crypt Monday – Saturday. The shop is open
The exhibition ‘Wren 300: Innovation and Restoration’ is included with the Cathedral admission
Accessibility: The cathedral floor, Crypt and Quire have step-free access
Important: Since St Paul’s Cathedral is a working church, the usual opening hours are subject to change. On some days there may be a late opening and/or an early closure. Please check opening times prior to visiting.

Ticket is date specific.

E-ticket includes:

Entrance to St Paul’s Cathedral
Multilingual audio guide (subject to availability)

Adult:	$50
Child (6-17):	$20
Senior (60+):	$45

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