What St Paul's Cathedral Is and What stpauls.co.uk Is Used For

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St Paul's Cathedral is a historic cathedral and landmark in London, and stpauls.co.uk is its official website. The site is the cathedral's main online channel for planning a visit: checking opening times, booking sightseeing tickets, seeing what's on, and finding practical information such as address, transport, security rules, and accessibility. One key distinction the site makes clear: it is free to worship at St Paul's, but sightseeing is ticketed.

What the website is for

The homepage is organised around the decisions a visitor needs to make before turning up.

Opening times

  • Sightseeing runs Monday to Saturday from 8.30am.
  • Last sightseeing entry is usually 4pm, with sightseeing ending 30 minutes after that.
  • The Dome Galleries open at 9.30am, with last entry at 4.15pm.
  • Times can change, so the site recommends checking its calendar for the specific day you plan to attend.

Tickets and prices

  • Sightseeing tickets can be booked online or in person.
  • Monday to Saturday sightseeing costs £27 per adult and £10.50 per child, with discounts for families, groups and concessions.
  • Some free tickets are also available.
  • Worship is free; only sightseeing is ticketed.

The site points to a dedicated page on ticket types and prices for the full detail.

Planning your visit

The homepage bundles the practical information you need into one place:

Topic What the site tells you
Address St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD
Transport Nearest tube is St Paul's Underground Station; several public transport routes serve it
Security 24/7 camera coverage, patrols, trained security staff, thorough entry checks, close liaison with local police
Bag rules Bags above 45cm x 30cm x 25cm (including handles, wheels and pockets) cannot be brought in
Luggage No cloakroom facility — the site points to Stasher locations for storage
Accessibility Specially designed guides and tours, plus measures to improve physical accessibility

What's on

The site also carries current and upcoming programming, for example:

  • A new exhibition, "A Dangerous Calling – 500 Years of William Tyndale's New Testament", marking the 500th anniversary of Tyndale's New Testament translation.
  • A 2026 Season of Celebrity Organ Recitals under the Dome, themed "Legacy of Legends".
  • London Design Festival returning in September, with two artworks by Ukrainian artist Mykola Kabluka.

How to use it

  1. Check the calendar first — confirm the opening and last-entry times for your date, since they can change.
  2. Decide whether you are visiting to worship or to sightsee — worship is free; sightseeing requires a ticket.
  3. Book a sightseeing ticket online or plan to buy in person.
  4. Check the bag rules before you travel — anything larger than 45cm x 30cm x 25cm cannot be brought in, and there is no cloakroom.
  5. Read the accessibility page if you need guides, tours or physical access measures.

What to keep in mind

  • The site is the official source, so use it rather than third-party listings for times, prices and entry rules.
  • Prices and opening hours quoted here come from the site's own homepage text; always re-check the ticket and calendar pages before a visit, as they can change.
  • The bag limit and absence of a cloakroom are the most common practical surprises — sort out luggage storage before arriving.