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 2019

  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.

  February
  No closures at present

  March
  Wednesday 6th (Ash Wednesday): Cathedral open for worship only.  No sightseeing
  Friday 8th:  Last admission for sightseeing 10.15am.  Last admission to Galleries 10.30am.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 11.45am
  Friday 15th:  Last admission for sightseeing 12.30pm.  Last admission to Galleries 12.45pm.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 2pm
  Friday 22nd:  Cathedral opens 10.15am. Galleries open 10.30am
  Friday 29th:  Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 1pm

  April
  Thursday 18th:  Cathedral closed all morning; expected to open for sightseeing 12.45pm
  Friday 19th (Good Friday):  Cathedral open for worship only.  No sightseeing
  Saturday 20th:  Last admission for sightseeing 3pm.  Last admission to Galleries 3.15pm

  May
  Saturday 11th:  Last admission for sightseeing 3pm.  Last admission to galleries 3.15pm.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 4pm
  Thursday 16th:  Cathedral opens 10.15am.  Galleries open 10.30pm
  Tuesday 21st:  Last admission for sightseeing 1pm.  Last admission to galleries 1.15pm.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 2.30pm

  June
  Saturday 22nd:  Last admission for sightseeing 11.30am.  Last admission to galleries 11.45am.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 12.45pm
  Monday 24th:  Last admission for sightseeing 11.30am.  Last admission to galleries 11.45am.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 1pm
  Saturday 29th:  Last admission for sightseeing 11.30am.  Last admission to galleries 11.45am.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 1pm

  July
  Wednesday 10th:  Last admission for sightseeing 3pm.  Last admission to galleries 3.15pm.  Cathedral floor to be clear of visitors 12.45pm
  Monday 22nd:  Cathedral opens 10.15am.  Galleries open 10.30am

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