Your visit, considered

Make room for
a little wonder.

A practical guide to St Paul’s Cathedral,
from planning your ticket to finding your way.

The quire of St Paul’s Cathedral, with carved stalls and lamps leading to the gilded canopy over the high altar

Before you go

Choose your experience

Check what your sightseeing admission includes.

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Keep your ticket ready

Have your booking details ready for your visit.

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The details for a good day

Plan your visit to St Paul’s Cathedral

Opening times, useful amenities and a few things to know before you arrive.

The gilded clock face on one of the west towers of St Paul’s Cathedral against a blue sky

Opening times

All times are local to London.

Monday to Saturday: 08:30–16:30Last entry 16:00; services and events can change the hours on some days
Sunday: Worship onlyNo sightseeing on Sundays
Christmas: No sightseeing on 25 DecemberLast entry 13:15 on 23 and 24 December

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Looking up at the columns and twin towers of the west front of St Paul’s Cathedral against a deep blue sky

Finding the Cathedral

St Paul’s stands on Ludgate Hill in the City of London, a short walk from St Paul’s Underground station and from the Millennium Bridge. Wheelchair users are recommended to use the North Transept entrance, which has ramped access.

St Paul’s Churchyard
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By Underground: St Paul’s station is a short walk from the Cathedral.
On foot: cross the Millennium Bridge from Bankside and walk up to the Cathedral.
Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Open directions

A chapel in the crypt of St Paul’s Cathedral, with rows of chairs beneath a white vaulted ceiling and a hanging light

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

Accessible toilets and a Changing Places toilet in the Crypt.
Multimedia guides, included with admission.
A lift to the Crypt, and wheelchairs on request.
A café and a shop for visitors.

The Dome Galleries are reached only by stairs: 257 steps to the Whispering Gallery and 528 to the Golden Gallery. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

St Paul’s Cathedral and its great dome seen from the south-east, with trees along the street

A visit that works for you

The North Transept entrance has ramped access to the Cathedral floor, a lift serves the Crypt and a small stair lift reaches the quire. The Dome Galleries are reached only by stairs. Wheelchairs are available on request, and assistance dogs are welcome. A disabled visitor and one carer can have complimentary entry from the Cathedral.

Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
Ask Cathedral staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Ask us about planning your visit

Dark carved wooden choir stalls in the quire of St Paul’s Cathedral

Visit the Cathedral thoughtfully

Keep your voice low and give way to worshippers; services and events can close parts of the building.
Leave memorials, carvings and historic surfaces untouched.
Visitors under 18 must be with an adult aged 18 or over in the Dome Galleries.
Take the gallery stairs at your own pace; they are not advised for visitors with mobility difficulties or medical conditions.
Follow the guidance of the Cathedral’s staff, including any time limits at the Golden Gallery when it is busy.

A little care keeps the Cathedral a place of worship and quiet for everyone.

The dome of St Paul’s Cathedral above the riverside buildings, seen from across the Thames under a blue sky

Make time for a pause

The Cathedral has a café, and the streets of the City around St Paul’s have more cafés and restaurants for a meal before or after your visit.

Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Allow extra time if you plan to climb to the galleries.

St Paul’s Cathedral seen from high above, among the office buildings of the City of London

A few details worth planning

Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
Start in the right place: go to the Cathedral on Ludgate Hill and follow your ticket’s instructions.
Dress for a church: modest clothing, comfortable shoes for the gallery stairs and a charged phone make the visit easier.
Leave space to linger: allow extra time for the Dome Galleries and the crypt.

Find your ticket option

Visitor information checked 10 November 2026. Opening times and facilities can change; follow the date, time and instructions on your issued ticket.