St. Paul's Cathedral

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St. Paul's Cathedral and its spectacular dome are an iconic part of London's skyline - did you know you can also explore it on the inside?

View of Saint Paul's Cathedral from the air cc licensed photo by foshie

The present day St. Paul's Cathedral in London was first opened for worship in 1697. It is the last of four cathedrals dedicated to St. Paul built on this site, with the first going back to 604 AD.

The amazing architecture of this 300 year old structure was designed by Sir Christopher Wren. The architecture and lavish design of St. Paul's Cathedral reflects the influence of the monarchs who oversaw its construction and the importance they placed on this project. Rich in history and embellished with incredible artwork, this London landmark is both beautiful and imposing at the same time. The spectacular dome towers 365 feet above the city.

You can explore the outside of St. Paul's Cathedral without charge, but will need to pay an admission charge to tour the inside. Activities include ascending into the dome where you can enjoy spectacular views of London; exploring the underground crypt, a burial place for some of the nations most notable people; taking a touchscreen multimedia tour; and enjoying a film journey into the history and life of the Cathedral. There is also a cafe and restaurant where you can enjoy sandwiches, tea and other light fare.

Saint Paul's Cathedral is open daily from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm except on Sundays and during special events.

For more information about admission to the inside of the cathedral including current fees visit the official site linked to below.

Facts For Your Visit

Official Website: St. Paul's Cathedral

Fee: Free to view the outside. Explore the inside

Free admission with a London Pass.

COVID-19 Advisory

Many indoor and even some outdoor tourist attractions are temporarily closed due to the Global COVID-19 pandemic. If the hours of operation are shown below, they may not reflect these closures. Please verify hours with any attraction before visiting.

We believe the measures being taken are absolutely neccessary to preserve lives and we pray for everyone and their families as the world works together to get through this crisis.

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Regular Hours:

Monday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings Churches

Address: St Paul's Churchyard
London EC4M 8AD
United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7246 8350

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It's all about the view baby! And a ton of stairs! Warning! You have to climb what feels like an eternity of stairs but it's so worth it to get a glance at... Read More

Kristine B. Mar-05-2020

St. Paul's Cathedral is located on the northern side of the Millennium Bridge. The main Anglican Cathedral of London has been on this spot at the high point... Read More

Alicia S. Nov-11-2019

11.11.19 We started our day at St. Paul's Cathedral today. The last time I visited, my friends and I didn't get a chance to go in because it was closed.... Read More