St Paul’s Cathedral

A Cathedral dedicated to St Paul has overlooked the City of London since 604AD, a constant reminder to this great commercial centre of the importance of the spiritual side of life.

The current Cathedral – the fourth to occupy this site – was designed by the court architect Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Its architectural and artistic importance reflect the determination of the five monarchs who oversaw its building that London’s leading church should be as beautiful and imposing as their private palaces.

Since the first service took place here in 1697, Wren’s masterpiece has been where people and events of overwhelming importance to the country have been celebrated, mourned and commemorated. Throughout, St Paul’s has remained a busy, working church where millions have come to worship and find peace. It is a heritage site of international importance which attracts thousands of people each year, a symbol of the City and Nation it serves and, above all, a lasting monument to the glory of God.

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Address

St Paul's Churchyard
London
City of London
EC4M 8AD
England

Links

Telephone

  • Recorded information line - 020 7236 4128
  • Chapter House Reception (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) - 020 7246 8350
  • Press Office (including filming/photography enquiries) - 020 7246 8321

Entry Charges

Adults (18+yrs) £18 Concessions (Students & Seniors) £16 Children (6-17yrs) £8 Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) Children (6-17yrs) £44.00

 
  • Opening Hours

    Sightseeing:
    Monday – Saturday, 08.30 – 16.00
    Please note, special services and events may close all or part of the Cathedral – sometimes at short notice.
    On Sundays the Cathedral is open for services only.

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  • Venue Services
    • Adult lectures and courses held
    • Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
    • Braille information and/or interpretation
    • Direct teaching services for schools
    • Events and resources for children and families
    • Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
    • Foreign language audio guide available
    • Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
    • General audio-guide available
    • General guide to collections available
    • Guided tours
    • Member of staff available with responsibility for education
    • Pre-booking service for groups
    • Primary school education service available
    • Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
    • Secondary school education service available
    • Sign language interpretation available
    • Touch exhibits
  • Venue Facilities
    • Toilets
    • Cafeteria
    • Dogs welcome
    • Education facilities available
    • Facilities for private functions and events
    • Gardens open to public
    • Library with public access
    • Refreshments
    • Restaurant
    • Shop
    • Study facilities
    • Toilets for disabled
    • Wheelchair access to some public areas
    • Wheelchairs available for loan

At a glance

St Paul's Churchyard
London
City of London
EC4M 8AD
England

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