Plan Your Visit to St. Paul Cathedral - Timings, Location, Facilities & More

• Toilets are available in the Crypt of the St Paul’s Cathedral.
• A Shop is also available in the Crypt at St Paul’s Cathedral where you can buy gifts, guidebooks, music, and prints.
• Baby changing facilities are conveniently available on-site.
• Multimedia guides, offered in nine languages, cater to both adults and children, ensuring an engaging experience for all visitors.

• Disabled visitors can use the accessible lift or the ramp entrances to enter the cathedral and explore the area.
• All toilets in the crypt have left-handed, right-handed, and unisex cubicles. The crypt is accessible via lift.
• A multimedia British Sign Language tour with subtitles is available at the cathedral.
• Audio Description guides and guided touch tour is available for visually impaired visitors.
• Assistance dogs, guide dogs, and hearing dogs are allowed inside St Paul's Cathedral.
• You can bring small mobility scooters and wheelchairs.
• If you are visiting St Paul’s Cathedral with your little one, then you can bring prams and pushchairs to the cathedral.

Multimedia audio guides are available for your guided tour to St. Paul's Cathedral. It's offered in multiple languages - English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, and Mandarin.

• Large bags or items exceeding 45cm x 30cm x 25cm are not permitted inside the cathedral. 
• During visits, flash photography, video recording, selfie sticks, tripods, and monopods are prohibited. 
• Guests must undergo mandatory bag checks before entering the cathedral for security reasons. 
• The last admission is typically at 4pm, so you must arrive well before closing to ensure entry, otherwise entry will be denied.

The St. Paul's Cathedral Shop, situated in the Chapter House, offers an extensive selection of gifts and souvenirs both online and in-person. Open Monday to Saturday from 9am to 5pm (Wednesdays from 10am), the shop provides worldwide delivery, with postage costs calculated by weight. Explore unique items that capture the essence of this iconic landmark!

• Cafe Rouge - St Paul's (236 ft): Savor the flavors of France at Cafe Rouge. Indulge in a delightful selection of French cuisine, from classic French Onion Soup and Poulet Breton to exquisite Crème Brûlée.
• The Ivy Asia St. Paul's (0.16 km): Located near St. Paul's Cathedral, The Ivy Asia offers a contemporary dining experience with innovative Asian-inspired dishes and creative cocktails.
• Franco Manca (1.7 km): Just a short walk from St. Paul's Cathedral, Franco Manca is renowned for its delicious sourdough pizza. With daily specials, it promises some of the best pizzas in the area.

Tower of London (1.7 km): The Tower of London, an iconic fortress on the River Thames, has historically served as a royal palace, prison, and treasury. It is renowned for housing the Crown Jewels.

London Eye (2.2 km): The London Eye, a magnificent 135-meter-tall Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the Thames, provides unparalleled panoramic views of London's iconic skyline.

Tower Bridge (2.7 km): Explore the inner workings of the famous Tower Bridge and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of London and the River Thames.

Luxury: Lost Property, St Paul's London (0.16 km), The Westin London City (0.4 km), Hyatt Regency London Blackfriars (0.6 km)

Mid-Range: master St. Paul's Serviced Apartment (0.16 km), Club Quarters Hotel St. Paul’s (0.16 km), Cove - Cannon Street, The City (0.4 km)

Budget: YHA London St Paul's Hostel (0.16 km), Travelodge London Bank (0.8 km), hub by Premier Inn London City Bank hotel (0.8 km)

• Since there are many stairs to climb at St. Paul's Cathedral to visit different galleries, it's best to wear comfortable shoes.
• Visit St. Paul's Cathedral on weekdays in the morning to avoid the crowds and on Saturdays and school holidays if you want access to the Dome galleries.
• You can take photographs throughout the Cathedral floor, crypt, and external galleries, but flash photography and video filming are not permitted.
• Avoid carrying large bags to St. Paul's Cathedral as no cloakroom facility is available.
• If you bring kids along, make sure to keep them under supervision to ensure the peaceful decorum of the church.