St. Paul’s Cathedral London

Are you one to bask in awe at the beauty of magnificent buildings that hold huge amounts of history? Well, St Paul’s Cathedral in London is just that. This Cathedral is known across the globe and rightly so. It stands proud in the London skyline and boasts one of the domes in the world! Giving the likes of the Roman Pantheon a run for its money, St Paul’s Cathedral boasts a dome 366 feet high! Scale hundreds of steps to the top, taking in the stunning architecture and be sure to spend some time in its famous Whispering Gallery on the way up.

The medieval cathedral was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666 and then rebuilt. St Paul’s Cathedral then miraculously survived the Blitz during WWII! It has since been home to some famous tombs including Admiral Lord Nelson, Sir Christopher Wren, John Donne and Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. St Paul’s Cathedral serves as the Anglican Episcopal see in London and thus has figured prominently in many major cultural and religious events, from the funerals of Winston Churchill to the marriage of Prince Charles and Diana Spencer.

St Paul’s Cathedral is usually open to visitors from Monday to Saturday throughout the year. The opening time is 8.30 am (but galleries do not open until 9.30 am) Although the last entrance is 4 pm. the galleries are closed at 4.15 pm and the cathedral is closed at 4.30 pm. Photography is permitted throughout the Cathedral floor, crypt and external galleries. However, some areas of the Cathedral may occasionally be designated as “no photography” on a temporary basis and this will be indicated at the time. Photography in the Whispering Gallery is not permitted at any time

There are various prices for sightseeing tickets for your visit to St Paul’s Cathedral so be sure to check the website to ensure you get the best price for yourself. If you buy your tickets online in advance or as part of a group there will be price reductions so be sure to have a look!

• Prices vary, starting from £7.25 per person
• Student ID will allow visitors a concession ticket
• Disabled visitors and their accompanying carer/companion are granted free access
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Photography is only permitted in certain areas
• The average visitor spends around 2 hours inside St Paul’s Cathedral