🛕 Religious📸 Tourist Attraction

St Paul's Cathedral

London, United Kingdom

4.5 (0)

Overview

Cathedral in the City of London, England, UK. It is best visited between May and September, when the days are long, though rain is possible in any month.

Why visit: Gothic cathedrals, ruined abbeys and parish churches older than most countries — and evensong is still free to walk into.

Things to do

›Look up: the vaulting and the stained glass are the point
›Climb the tower where it is open
›Sit in on evensong — usually free and open to all
›Check for a photography permit charge

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Travel Information

Best time

Year-round — the obvious wet-weather choice

Weather

Temperate maritime climate — mild and changeable, 18–24°C in summer and 2–8°C in winter, with rain possible in any month and daylight down to about eight hours in December.

Entry fee

Cathedrals often ₹800 – 2,500; parish churches free with a donation box

Hours

Typically 9 AM – 5 PM; closed to sightseers during services

Est. budget

₹500 – ₹2,500

Duration

1 – 2 hours

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