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St Paul's Cathedral: free entry days, tickets & hours
Christopher Wren's domed cathedral on Ludgate Hill; a sightseeing ticket covers the Cathedral Floor, Crypt and the three Dome Galleries.
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St Paul's is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: to attend services, including Choral Evensong (worship, not sightseeing); Infants aged 0-5 go free; Disabled visitors and one carer or companion go free; sightseeing for serving clergy and their immediate family.
- Otherwise: sightseeing ticket, adult 18+ (without donation) — £27.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree to attend services, including Choral Evensong (worship, not sightseeing) | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | Regular services only; some special services and concerts are ticketed. Worshippers can also pray in St Dunstan's Chapel without paying. On 28 Oct 2026 Choral Evensong was listed at 5pm - check the service calendar. | No |
| Free forInfants aged 0-5 go free | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free forDisabled visitors and one carer or companion go free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Monday-Saturday sightseeing (Cathedral Floor, Crypt and Dome Galleries). | No |
| Free forFree sightseeing for serving clergy and their immediate family | clergy | Partners, children and parents accompanying them. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Going to Evensong is free but it is a service: you sit in the quire and cannot tour the building or climb the dome.
- UK visitors on Universal Credit, Pension Credit or ESA can get £1 sightseeing tickets - cheap, not free.
- The Dome Galleries are stairs only: 257 steps to the Whispering Gallery, 528 to the Golden Gallery.
- Free multimedia guides and free tours are included with a sightseeing ticket.
Tickets & tours
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Official prices
St Paul's ticket prices
| Sightseeing ticket, adult 18+ (without donation) — £29.70 with the optional 10% donation. Seniors 65+ and students £24, children 6-17 £10.50; family tickets available. Includes Cathedral Floor, Crypt, Dome Galleries and multimedia guide. | £27 |
| Treasures tour of the Triforium (add-on to admission) — One-hour tour with the library, the Geometric Staircase and the view of the nave from above the Great West Doors. | £16 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 08:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 08:30–16:30 |
| Wed | 08:30–16:30 |
| Thu | 08:30–16:30 |
| Fri | 08:30–16:30 |
| Sat | 08:30–16:30 |
| Sun | Closed |
Sightseeing Monday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm, last entry 4pm. Sundays are for worship only (Dome Galleries also opened on Sundays between 15 March and 25 October 2026). Times can change; services run daily.
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FAQ
St Paul's: common questions
Is St Paul's free?
St Paul's has no free entry for everyone. Also free: to attend services, including Choral Evensong (worship, not sightseeing); Infants aged 0-5 go free; Disabled visitors and one carer or companion go free; sightseeing for serving clergy and their immediate family. Otherwise the official ticket costs £27.
Who gets free entry to St Paul's?
People attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) — regular services only; some special services and concerts are ticketed. Worshippers can also pray in St Dunstan's Chapel without paying. On 28 Oct 2026 Choral Evensong was listed at 5pm - check the service calendar.. Children under 6. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — monday-Saturday sightseeing (Cathedral Floor, Crypt and Dome Galleries).. Clergy — partners, children and parents accompanying them..
How much is a ticket to St Paul's?
Sightseeing ticket, adult 18+ (without donation) costs £27 on the official site.
What day is St Paul's closed?
St Paul's is closed on Sundays. Sightseeing Monday-Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm, last entry 4pm. Sundays are for worship only (Dome Galleries also opened on Sundays between 15 March and 25 October 2026). Times can change; services run daily.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- stpauls.co.uk/worship-with-us · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- stpauls.co.uk/ticket-types-and-prices · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- stpauls.co.uk/booking-tickets-faq · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- stpauls.co.uk/planning-your-visit
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