Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the late seventeenth century, St Paul’s Cathedral is one of the world’s most beautiful and best-loved buildings. A potent symbol of the life of the nation, its stones have absorbed the hopes, fears, sorrows and joys of generations; an enduring symbol of both the past and the present.

Majestic, timeless and atmospheric, St Paul’s welcomes many thousands of visitors through its doors each year for services, concerts, debates, educational events, performing arts and sightseeing. Recently transformed by state-of-the-art restoration techniques, the light flooding the internal space of the Cathedral highlights the luminescent Portland stone and brings mosaics, carvings, paintings and sculpture to life.

Visitors and worshippers can witness Wren’s original vision and see his Cathedral as crisp and magnificent as the day it was completed. Gazing up into Wren’s crowning glory, the lofty and awe-inspiring Dome of St Paul’s, is just one of the highlights of a visit to this remarkable Cathedral.

But of course, the pinnacle of any trip to St Paul's has to be the winding journey up the spiral staircase to the Whispering Gallery to sample its unique audio effects before travelling up and out to the Stone and Golden Galleries, which afford a panoramic view of London that is second to none. 

Whether you've visited St Paul's in the past or will be making your first trip, we can guarantee you won't be disappointed.

Opening Times:

Monday - Saturday
08:30 - 16:00 (last admission)

Please note: Special services or events may close all or part of the Cathedral at short notice - please check before your visit. www.stpauls.co.uk

Access to the Nelson Chamber for Wheelchairs is through the ramp by the Gallipoli Memorial until the end of February. When weddings take place there will be a restricted access through this chamber.

Closures: March - August 2012

6 March	Last admissions for sightseeing 12.00 Last admissions to galleries 12.15  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 13.30
7 March	Cathedral floor closed all morning; expected to open for sight seeing 14.00
23 March	Cathedral floor closed all morning; expected to open for sight seeing 12.30 shop and cafe open
29 March	Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sight seeing 13.00
2 April	Stone and Golden Galleries due to reopen following closure for maintenance since January 9th
5 April	Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing at 12.30
6 April	GOOD FRIDAY - Cathedral open for prayer and worship only.
24 April	Last admission for sightseeing 15.00  Last admission to galleries 15.15 Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.30
2 May	Last admission for sightseeing 14.00  Last admission to galleries 14.15 Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 15.30
4 May	Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing at 12.45
15 May	Last admission for sightseeing 12.00  Last admission to galleries 12.15 Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 13.30 Cafe and shop remain open
17 May	Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing at 14.00
4 June	Cathedral closed for sightseeing all day
5 June	Cathedral close all morning; expected to open for sightseeing at 14.00 after the Diamond Jubilee service
23 June	Last admission for sightseeing 11.30. Last admission to galleries 11.45 Cathedral to b clear of visitors 12.45 Shop and cafe remain open
30 June	Last admission for sightseeing 11.30. Last admission to galleries 11.45 Cathedral to b clear of visitors 13.00 Shop and cafe remain open
July	No sightseeing closure scheduled at present
August	No sightseeing closure scheduled at present