St Paul's Cathedral

Beautiful Architecture Inside & Out!

• Description
• Plan Your Visit

• Enter Sir Christopher Wren’s architectural masterpiece and discover the awe-inspiring interior of the Cathedral floor. Experience the acoustic quirks of the Whispering Gallery - a whisper on one side can clearly be heard 100 feet away! Continue up to the Golden Gallery for stunning panoramic views of London.

  Appreciate the richness of history, knowing that a cathedral has stood on this spot for 1400 years. The present cathedral building was entirely cleaned and restored for its 300th anniversary in 2011.

  Descend down to the crypt which houses the tombs and memorials of some of the nation’s greatest heroes. Admiral Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington are both entombed here.

  Get the most out of your visit by using the multimedia guides available in 12 languages; joining a guided tour; and watching the 270° film experience; Oculus. All included in the ticket price!

• St Paul’s Cathedral Closures June to November 2018

  Please note that the cathedral is not open for sightseeing on Sundays.

  The cathedral opens for sightseeing at 08.30 Monday to Saturday. Last admission to the cathedral is at 16.00. Once inside the cathedral, access to the Whispering, Stone and Golden Galleries is from 09.30 – 16.15. The cathedral closes for sightseeing at 16.30. The café, restaurant and shop close at 17.00.

  June 23rd Last admission for sightseeing 11.30. Last admission to galleries 11.45
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 12.45. Café and shop open as normal

  June 27th Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing at 12.00

  June 28th Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing at 13.30

  June 30th Last admission for sightseeing 11.30. Last admission to galleries 11.45
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 13.00. Café and shop open as normal

  July 3rd Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing at 13.30

  July 4th Last admission for sightseeing 15.00. Last admission to galleries 15.15
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.00. Café and shop close 16.30

  July 20th Cathedral opens 10.15. Galleries open 10.30

  August No closures at present.

  September 14th Cathedral opens 10.15. Galleries open 10.30

  October 3rd Last admission for sightseeing 15.30. Last admission to galleries 15.45

  October 4th Last admission for sightseeing 11.30. Last admission to galleries 11.45
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 13.00. Café and shop open as normal.

  October 10th Last admission for sightseeing 12.00. Last admission to galleries 12.15
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 13.30. Café and shop close 14.30

  November 3rd Last admission for sightseeing 14.30. Last admission to galleries 14.45
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 15.30. Café and shop open as normal

  November 7th Last admission for sightseeing 13.00. Last admission to galleries 13.15
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 14.15. Café and shop close 15.30

  November 8th Last admission for sightseeing 14.30. Last admission to galleries 14.45
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.00

  November 9th Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 13.00.
  Café and shop open as normal

  November 13th Last admission for sightseeing 15.00. Last admission to galleries 15.15
  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.00

  November 21st Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 13.00
  Café and shop open as normal

  November 22nd Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 13.00

  November 28th Cathedral opens 10.15. Galleries open 10.30

  November 30th Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 14.00

  December 6th Last admission for sightseeing 15.15.  Last admission to galleries 15.15.  Cafe and shop close 16.30

  December 13th  Last admission for sightseeing 15.00.  Last admission to galleries 15.30.  Cafe and shop close 15.30

  December 19th Last admission for sightseeing 15.30.  Last admission to galleries 15.45.  Cafe and shop close 16.00

  December 21st Last admission for sightseeing 14.45.  Last admission to galleries 15.00.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 16.00

  December 22nd Cathedral closed all morning; expected to be open for sightseeing 13.00.  Cafe and shop open as normal

  December 24th Last admission for sightseeing 13.15.  Last admission to galleries 13.00.  Cafe and shop close 15.00

  December 25th Christmas Day.  No sightseeing.  Cathedral open for worship only

  December 26th Cathedral opens 09.00

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