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St Paul's Cathedral - Skip The Line Tickets

ADDRESS

St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, City, London EC4M 8AD

TELEPHONE

020 7437 4370

Dates:

From 31st July 2014

OPENING TIMES

Mon to Sat 8.30am-4pm (last entry). Sunday open for worship only and there is no sightseeing.

Visitor Information
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Being the cathedral of the capital city, St Paul's is officially the spiritual home of Great Britain. The funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington and Sir Winston Churchill were conducted inside the church's fortress-like walls, as was the elaborate fairy-tale wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer. Built by court architect, Sir Christopher Wren, after the Great Fire of London in 1666, the cathedral miraculously survived the Blitz in World War Two when most of the surrounding area was flattened by German bombing raids. It consequently served to act as an inspirational symbol of British strength in the nation's darkest hour. During the construction of the dome and galleries, architect Wren was wrenched up and down in a basket at least once a week to inspect the work in progress. By the time work was completed in 1708, Wren was 78 years old and watched on as his son placed the last stone in position. Three curving galleries lead up to the dome - one of the largest in the world and one of the best viewing points in the City.

Best for
Architectural symbolism and sentiment, medieval relics and Victorian mosaics, curving galleries and great dome.

Highlights

Discover one of Londons most iconic locations, St Pauls Cathedral
Take in the cathedrals striking interiors
Wander through the Stone and Golden Galleries
Find out about a fascinating period in the cathedrals history at the exhibition The Great Restoration of the 1920s
Capture the moment with non-flash photography in designated areas

Schedule

Monday to Saturday

The Cathedral is open to sightseers between 8:30am - 4:30pm (last admission)
The galleries are open to sightseers from 9:30am - 4:15pm (last admission)
Please note thatthe Cathedral is not open for sightseeing on Sundays.

Special services and events may mean that all or part of the Cathedral are closed either in advance or short notice, please check to avoid disappointment.

Additional Information

The Whispering Gallery is temporarily closed and will remain closed until Summer 2020. Access to the Stone and Golden Galleries is unaffected.
Those travelling in a group can benefit from the Group Tour System where the tour leader can communicate clearly to the group via a microphone and transmitter to each of the group members receivers.
Visitors are allowed to take photographs in designated areas within the Cathedral on a non-commercial basis. Filming, the use of flash, additional lighting, tripods, monopods and selfie sticks are not permitted.
Photography and filming are not permitted in the Whispering Gallery or during services - it should be paused during hourly prayer.
Children under the age of 6 are admitted free of charge and do not require a ticket (Children must be accompanied by an adult when visiting the galleries).
Family tickets are applicable for 1 adult and 2 or 3 children, or 2 adults and 2 or 3 children.
All advance tickets are available with a self-print option only. You will need access to a printer to print your admission tickets.
St Pauls Cathedral offers complimentary entry for a visitor with a disability and an accompanying carer or necessary companion these tickets should be requested on arrival.

Venue Information:

St Paul's Cathedral, St Paul's Churchyard, London EC4M 8AD
Nearest Train Stations:Blackfriars, Cannon Street or London Bridge
Nearest Underground:Blackfriars
Public Bus Routes:4, 11, 15, 23, 25, 26, 100, 242

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