Sir Christopher Wren designed St Paul’s to replace the much larger Old Cathedral on the same site, which was partially destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666. Its exterior length is an impressive 515ft, its width across 250ft and the height from pavement to the top of the cross is 365ft. Many famous folk are buried here, including Christopher Wren himself, Nelson, Wellington, Jellicoe, Reynolds and Turner.

How much does it cost? (January 2008)

If you buy online you can beat the queues and save 50p on your entrance fee. An adult ticket on the door is £10.00, or £9.50 when booked over the Internet.

Why should I go there?

St Paul’s is often considered Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece, and its world-famous Dome ensures it

remains an iconic and recognisable feature of London’s skyline. Of course, you can see it’s impressive facade from outside – but the interior is worth a look too. As well as offering great vantage points across the city, it has intricate stone carvings, detailed mosaics and a number of different galleries to see. A £40 million restoration programme is now nearing completion, which has seen the Cathedral completely repaired and cleaned both inside and out. This means its glory is all the more evident, and it's a fantastic time to visit.

Where is the Cathedral?

The postcode for St Paul’s is London EC4M 8AD. As you might guess, the nearest tube station is St Paul’s, and the cathedral is well sign-posted.

Homepage address

http://www.stpauls.co.uk