St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, London. Open Monday-Saturday for tours. Open Sunday for worship. Charges apply
Details
Accessibility:
The main west front has 24 steps up to the door with a handrail on both sides. The south churchyard entrance is flat and can be negotiated by wheelchair - this leads to a modern lift to the crypts and Cathedral floor. Assistance dogs are welcome while BSL, multimedia tours and audio loop are all available.
Equal Access Project: A temporary ramp is currently in place on the south side of the Cathedral while a permanent ramped entrance is built on the north side of the Cathedral. From the temporary ramp there is direct access to the Cathedral floor only. Use of the temporary ramp for groups can be requested in advance by contacting the Admissions department on 020 7246 8357 or on the day 020 7248 1929.The Cathedral is working towards the construction of a permanent accessible entrance to the north side of the Cathedral, providing inclusive access for visitors, staff and volunteers. This project, the most significant external change to the Cathedral in its 300 year history, will consist of two symmetrical ramps either side of a central staircase to the north transept door. Learn more about the project here.
Admissions Policy: During sightseeing hours complimentary entry can be granted to a disabled visitor and an accompanying carer or necessary companion. Please request these tickets on arrival. Please let staff know if there are any specific access requirements or assistance you need.
The closest parking with disabled spaces is Baynard House (EC4V 4BQ) which is a few hundred metres from the cathedral via a number of roads, all are paved and navigable by wheelchair.
Accessible toilets: Left-handed, right-handed and ambulant unisex cubicles are all located within the crypt.
The crypt is accessed by the lift. Usable lift space - 1,400mm length x 1,300mm width.The nearby Paternoster Square and One New Change shopping centre also have accessible toilets, should you require those before arriving or after you have left the Cathedral.
St Paul's does not have 'changing places' facilities. The nearest facilities are located at the Barbican Centre and Tate Modern.. The City of London has no shopmobility service for wheelchair or personal mobility vehicle hire.
Accessibility statement: https://www.stpauls.co.uk/visits/visits/accessibility
Brief Description:
St Paul's Cathedral is the seat of the Bishop of London and sits on Ludgate Hill at the highest point of the City of London. The site has seen several churches and cathedrals since the early 7th century and the dedication to St Paul goes back to that era.
The current building was famously designed by Sir Christopher Wren following the damage caused to the previous building during the Great Fire of London in 1666. It is surrounded by smaller churches that Wren also designed prior to the cathedral.
The cathedral has seen services for some of the most important historical events in the past few hundred years, from the funerals of Lord Nelson and Winston Churchill to the weddings of Charles and Diana and the peace services marking the ends of WWI and WWII.
There are many striking architectural features on and in the cathedral, from the world famous dome and Renaissance west front on the exterior to the awe inspiring apse and high altar ceilings and underneath of the dome.
The price of admission includes entry to the Cathedral floor, crypt and the three galleries in the dome plus multimedia guides and guided tours (subject to availability). Admissions Policy: During sightseeing hours complimentary entry can be granted to a disabled visitor and an accompanying carer or necessary companion. Please request these tickets on arrival. Please let staff know if there are any specific access requirements or assistance you need.
Further Information:
Address:
St. Paul's Cathedral, London, EC4M 8AD
Telephone:
Access enquiries: 0207 248 1929
Parking enquiries: 0207 246 8350
Admission enquiries: 0207 246 8357
Email:
admissions@stpaulscathedral.org.uk
Website:
Opening Hours:
8.30am - Doors open for sightseeing
9.30am - Galleries open for access
4pm - Last tickets issued
4.15pm - Last entry to galleries
4.30pm - Cathedral closes for sightseeing
Visitors spend an average of two hours inside St Paul's.
On Sunday the Cathedral is open for worship only.
Ticket prices
Adults (18yrs+) £18
Concessions
(Students & 60yrs+) £16
Children (6-17yrs) £8
Family Ticket
(2 Adults + 2 Children) £44
Discounts available for groups and online ticket purchases. Admissions Policy: During sightseeing hours complimentary entry can be granted to a disabled visitor and an accompanying carer or necessary companion. Please request these tickets on arrival. Please let staff know if there are any specific access requirements or assistance you need.
Directions:
St Paul's Cathedral is on the north bank of the Thames near the heart of the City Of London.
The nearest tube station is St Paul’s Station (on the Central Line) and the nearest train station is City Thames Link.
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Transport:
The London Congestion Charge Zone runs from Monday to Friday and motorists have ample signage to alert them to the entry points; only vehicles that are registered by the DVLA as ‘Disabled Tax-Exempt’ are NOT liable to the Charge. Disabled Tax-Exempt drivers can also use the Dartford Crossing without charge. The tunnel is a river crossing to the east of London which links the north and south of the M25 orbital motorway. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) automatically identifies the registration number plate of these vehicles so that their owners do not need to take any additional action.
If travelling by car, for specific directions it is best to use a satnav, but please be aware that the route may take you in and out of the Central London Congestion Charge zone. It is best to approach Central London using public transport.
There is an excellent public transport system throughout London and Greater London. For more information on buses, trains (including the Tube), airports and river traffic please contact Transport For London on 0343 222 1234 (Textphone 0800 112 3456). For further details on accessible services please see the website: https://tfl.gov.uk/
Amenities:
The Cathedral cafe - Wren's Pantry - is open Monday - Sunday, 9am to 5pm offering coffee, soup, salads, sandwiches and homemade cakes and sweets. During the working hours of Monday to Friday there are many cafés open in the surrounding area of the City of London.
Travel Information
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Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
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NB London ULTRA-LOW EMISSION ZONE
This started on 8 April 2019 in the Central London Congestion Charge Zone, and will extend to the whole of the London area within the
M25 Motorway from 25 October 2021.
For more details please see:
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Vehicles registered with a 'disabled' or 'disabled passenger vehicles' tax class will benefit from a grace period after the ULEZ starts until 26 October 2025 as long as their vehicle doesn't change tax class, and this also applies to a 'disabled' vehicle registered outside the UK.
Location
Nearest Venues
8 metres*
St Paul's YHA Youth Hostel, London
168 metres*
St Benet's Church, Paul's Wharf, London
244 metres*
St Martin's Church, Ludgate Hill, London
261 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.