St Paul's Cathedral
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St Paul's is the seat of the Bishop of London and mother church of the Diocese of London. As part of an ongoing arts project, two specially commissioned video installations by Bill Viola are currently on display inside the cathedral.
For more than 1400 years, a cathedral dedicated to St Paul has stood at the highest point in the city. The present incarnation is the masterpiece of British architect Sir Christopher Wren, and was built between 1675 and 1710 after its predecessor was destroyed in the Great Fire of London. Services began here in 1697.
This was the first cathedral to be built after the English Reformation, when Henry VIII removed the Church of England from the jurisdiction of the Pope and the crown took control of the life of the church.
Why you should go
Stunning Baroque architecture designed by Christopher Wren
Famous for its dome, one of the tallest in the world
Climb to the top of the dome for panoramic views of London
Visitor information
Address
St Paul's Churchyard, London, Greater London, EC4M 8AD
020 7246 8350
Opening times
Sightseeing is available Monday - Saturday, 8.30am (10am Wednesdays) to 4.30pm. Last entry at 4pm. As a busy working church, there are occasions when the Cathedral has special closures. Please check the website or call 020 7246 8350 for details. Please note the Bill Viola installations cannot be viewed on Sundays or during services on Saturdays. You do not need to book to use the National Art Pass discount. Please check sightseeing opening hours before you visit and bring your Pass with you.
Exclusions and safety measures
Sightseeing opening days and times may vary. A National Art Pass entitles you to 50% off the walk-up individual adult, concession or child admission tickets. It does not give a discount on advance admission tickets, group tickets, Annual Passes, tours or special event tickets. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer or promotion.
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Visitor information
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