St. Paul's Cathedral

There is a long central aisle on the cathedral floor that provides a breathtaking view of the dome. View a monument to Wellington, one of Britain's greatest soldiers and statesmen, The Grand Organ, one of the Cathedral's greatest artefacts, and the South Transept—a monument to Britain's naval hero Horatio Nelson.

See the second largest cathedral dome in world, weighing 65,000 tons, and standing 111 metres high, a prominent feature of the London skyline. 

Visit Europe's largest crypt, the resting place of some of Britain's most historical figures including Nelson, Wellington and Sir Christoper Wren, the architect of St Paul's. 

Seven chapels are located inside St. Paul's, including the All Souls' Chapel, a memorial to Lord Kitchener, a famous Field Marshal from WW1, and The American Memorial Chapel, an area destroyed during the Blitz and restored to commemorate the 28,000 Americans stationed in the UK during WW2. 

2023 marked the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren, a visionary and architect of St Paul's Cathedral. Join us at St Paul’s to discover more about his life and work, as well as how he created his masterpiece.

Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge is a new special exhibition at St. Paul’s Cathedral that explores the life and work of Christopher Wren through archive material and personal artefacts. The exhibition investigates the genius of Wren and his ever-enquiring mind, highlighting his achievements in the fields of science and architecture and culminating in his greatest masterpiece, St Paul’s Cathedral.

This exhibition is located in the Crypt and is included for all sightseeing ticketholders.

The Cathedral usually opens for sightseeing Monday to Saturday at 08.30. (10.00 on Wednesday). The last admission to the Cathedral is at 16.00. Once inside the Cathedral, access to the Dome Galleries is from 09.30 to 16.15 (10.00 to 16.15 on Wednesdays). The Cathedral closes for sightseeing at 16.30. The shop closes at 16.30.

The Whispering, Stone, and Golden Galleries are open within the Dome. Entry to the Golden Gallery is subject to availability due to capacity management at busy times, and time restrictions may be in place.

The restaurant is closed. Coffee cart café is open in the Crypt Monday – Saturday.

Important: Since St Paul’s Cathedral is a working church, the usual opening hours are subject to change. Some days, there may be a late opening and/or an early closure. Please check opening times before visiting.

Known exceptions to the above opening hours are as follows:

September 2024 - February 2025:

• Fri 4th October: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
• Wed 9th October: Last entry for sightseeing 12.00
• Fri 11th October: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
• Mon 14th October: Last entry for sightseeing 12.30
• Fri 18th October: Last entry for sightseeing 11.30
• Sat 9th November: Lord Mayor’s Show Day. Closed for online ticket sales
• Sat 16th November: Last entry for sightseeing 14.30
• Wed 20th November: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
• Thu 28th November: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
• Sat 30th November: Last entry for sightseeing 15.15
• Wed 4th December: Last entry for sightseeing 15.15
• Thu 12th December: Last entry for sightseeing 15.15
• Sat 14th December: Last entry for sightseeing 14.45
• Wed 18th December: Last entry for sightseeing 15.30
• Sat 21st December: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 13.00
• Mon 23rd December: Last entry for sightseeing 13.15
• Tue 24th December: Last entry for sightseeing 13.15
• Wed 25th December: Christmas Day. Open for prayer and worship only. No sightseeing
• Thu 26th December: Cathedral opens for sightseeing 09.00
• Mon 13th January: Cathedral closed. No sightseeing
• Tue 14th January: Cathedral closed. No sightseeing
• Wed 15th January: Cathedral closed. No sightseeing
• Thu 30th January: Last entry for sightseeing 11.00
• February: No planned closures at present