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St Paul's Cathedral Opening Hours | Best Time to Visit
Today
Open 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Last Admission
4 PM
St Paul Cathedral
The Cathedral is open from Monday to Saturday for sightseeing from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31) | TIMINGS | Last Admission |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Thursday (Today) | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Sunday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
- Last entry: 4pm
- Wednesday: The cathedral opens at 10am.
- Sunday: Open for worship only.
- Dome Galleries: 9:30am-4:15pm (Except on Wednesday)
- Spend at least 2 hours at St Paul's Cathedral to make the most of your visit.
- These timings may change or the cathedral may remain closed for sightseeing for special services or occasions.
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Best time to visit the St Paul Cathedral
Weekday vs Weekend
- The best time to visit the Cathedral is before the first prayers at noon, preferably on a weekday. This way, you can skip the crowds and enjoy a peaceful time.
- The Cathedral tends to get really crowded at around 2pm on Fridays and Saturdays.
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Pleasant
Very Crowded
Peak season vs Low season
- St Paul’s Cathedral is open throughout the year. However, sightseeing is limited during key religious holidays, namely, Easter and Christmas.
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Off Season
Moderate Season
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St Paul's Cathedral service timings
Monday to Saturday
- Morning prayer: 7:30am
- Eucharist: 8am and 12:30pm
- Choral Evensong: 5pm
- Sung Eucharist: 5pm (On the days with no Choral Evensong)
Sunday
- Holy Communion: 8am
- Choral Mattins: 10am
- Morning Prayer: 8:45am (On the days with no Choral Mattins)
- Sung Eucharist: 11:15am
- Choral Evensong: 3pm
- Eucharist: 5:30pm
St Paul's Cathedral rules
- Security: Visitors must undergo compulsory bag checking to enter the cathedral
- No large bags: Your bag cannot exceed 45cm x 30cm x 25cm. This includes handles, wheels, and pockets. Handbags and day packs are allowed inside St Paul’s Cathedral.
- Prohibited items: Knives, pepper spray, mace, CS spray, or any offensive weapons are not permitted in the UK.
- Photography: Apart from the exempted areas, photography is strictly prohibited inside St Paul’s Cathedral.
Frequently Asked Questions about St Paul's Cathedral opening hours
Q. What are the opening hours for St Paul's Cathedral Dome Galleries?
A. The St Paul's Cathedral Dome Galleries are open as long as the cathedral is open for sightseeing. They are open from 9:30am to 4:15pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, they open later at 10am.
Is St Paul's Cathedral free to visit?
St Paul's Cathedral is free to visit for private prayers. On Sundays, the cathedral is open for extended hours till 6pm. However, the cathedral is open from Monday to Saturday to tourists. A standard entry ticket costs €29.09. You can also purchase a combo ticket and visit SEA Life London Aquarium, Westminster Abbey, London Eye, or London Dungeon in addition to your St Paul's Cathedral visit.
Why was the Whispering Gallery closed?
The Whispering Gallery in St Paul's Cathedral closed in April 2019 after a teenage boy died after falling from the gallery. This was the second death in two years with people falling from the gallery. Since then, the cathedral has installed a wire grill around the gallery that won’t affect the views, but would stop people from climbing or falling over the open ledge. The Whispering Gallery is currently open to visitors and entry is included with the standard entry ticket.
Is there a dress code to visit St Paul's Cathedral?
There is no strict dress code to follow. However, since it is a place of worship, you are expected to wear respectable clothing. Avoid shorts and flip-flops when visiting.
