St Paul's Cathedral: Entrance Ticket
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Highlights
St Paul's Cathedral in London , dedicated to Saint Paul the Apostle, has stood on the same site since 604 AD. The current building was recreated in the 17th century by Sir Christopher Wren after the devastating Great Fire of London , becoming one of the most iconic symbols of the London skyline.
For over 300 years, St Paul's Cathedral has hosted major historical events, including the celebrated wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles , and is the final resting place of remarkable historical figures such as Admiral Lord Nelson and Sir Christopher Wren himself.
Stroll beneath the famous 365-foot-tall St. Paul's Dome and discover the building's cruciform plan, a true masterpiece of engineering and architecture. For more adventurous visitors, it's possible to climb 257 steps to the Whispering Gallery , where a mere whisper along the curved wall can be heard by those on the other side. Those seeking even more spectacular views can continue to the Stone Gallery (376 steps) or the Golden Gallery (528 steps) for breathtaking panoramas of London.
Exhibition “Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge”
2023 marked the 300th anniversary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren , the revolutionary scientist, mathematician, and architect responsible for the construction of the new St. Paul's Cathedral . This special exhibition celebrates Wren's life and early works, while also exploring his lesser-known contributions to mathematics, astronomy, and physiology . Visitors can admire drawings, plans, photographs, and personal artifacts from an era when science and religion intertwined, transforming society.
Discover St Paul's Cathedral in London, a place where history, architecture, and culture meet, and enjoy a unique experience combining art, spirituality, and human ingenuity.
Highlights:
- Admire the famous 365-foot (about 111 m) dome.
- Explore the atmospheric Crypt with tombs and memorials to figures from British history.
- Touchscreen multimedia guides included, available in 9 languages.
- Visit the exhibition "Sir Christopher Wren: The Quest for Knowledge".
What is included?
- Entrance to St Paul's Cathedral
- Free multimedia guide, available in 9 languages
What is not included?
- Food and drink
- Transport
What is there to know?
- The Whispering Gallery is once again open to visitors.
- Photography is permitted only in designated areas.
- Filming, flash, additional lights, tripods, monopods, or selfie sticks are not permitted.
- Children under 6 enter free and do not require a ticket (children must be accompanied by an adult in the galleries).
- All advance tickets are printable only; access to a printer is required.
- Free tickets are available for visitors with disabilities and their companions, upon request upon arrival.
- The high-resolution touchscreen multimedia guides include commentary in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Korean .
Openings
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (last admission 4:00 pm)
- Wednesday: 10:00 – 16:30 (last admission 16:00)
Note: Access to the Dome Galleries is permitted from 9:30 am (10:00 am on Wednesdays) to 4:15 pm.
Special services and events may require the Cathedral to be closed completely or partially, either with advance notice or at short notice. Check for any closures [here] .
Scheduled closures:
- Sat 29 Nov: Last admission for visitors 3:15 PM, last access to the Dome 3:30 PM
- Wed 3 Dec: Last admission 3:15 PM, last access to the Dome 3:30 PM
- Tue 9 Dec: Last admission 3:00 PM, last access to the Dome 3:15 PM
- Fri 12 Dec: Last admission 3:30 PM, last access to the Dome 3:45 PM
- Sat 13 Dec: Last admission 2:45 PM, last access to the Dome 3:00 PM
- Sat 20 Dec: open for visits 1:00 PM
- Mon 22 Dec: Last admission 3:30 PM, last access to the Dome 3:45 PM
- Tue 23 Dec: Last admission 1:15 PM, last access to the Dome 1:30 PM
- Wed 24 Dec: Last admission 1:15 PM, last access to the Dome 1:30 PM
- Thu, Dec 25: Open for prayer and worship only, no visits
- Fri 26 Dec: opening for visits 09:00
Meeting point
St. Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
- Nearest train stations: Blackfriars, Cannon Street or London Bridge
- Nearest tube: Blackfriars
- Public bus lines: 4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242
Cancellation policies
Can be canceled for free up to 72 hours before the selected date
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