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Church of England (Anglican) Verified 1 July 2026

St Paul's Cathedral

St. Paul's Churchyard, London, England, EC4M 8AD

Next service Sunday 19 July · 08:00 — Holy Communion

Quick answer

St Paul's Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church at St. Paul's Churchyard in London, England. Sunday services include Holy Communion at 08:00 and Mattins at 10:15 — times verified 1 July 2026, but confirm with the parish before travelling. Church Near Me lists the address, contact details and what to expect below.

St Paul's Cathedral, London
Photo via Wikipedia (St Paul's Cathedral) — CC licensed.

At a Glance

Verified 1 July 2026

Denomination
Church of England (Anglican) (anglican)
Location
London, England
Postcode
EC4M 8AD
Diocese
Diocese of London
Main service
Sunday 08:00 — Holy Communion
Accessibility
Step-free access

Service & Mass Times

Service times verified 1 July 2026 — confirm with the parish before travelling.

Sunday 08:00

Holy Communion

Sunday 10:15

Mattins

Sunday 11:30

Sung Eucharist

Sunday 15:15

Choral Evensong

Weekdays 17:00

Choral Evensong

About St Paul's Cathedral

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1710, St Paul's stands at the highest point in the City of London. It is a working Anglican cathedral with a daily round of services, alongside being one of the most visited landmarks in the country.

Notable facts about St Paul's Cathedral

  • As a cathedral, St Paul's Cathedral is the seat of a bishop and the mother church of its diocese — the principal church of the wider region, and traditionally a centre of choral music, civic services and pilgrimage.
  • The Church of England is the established church of England and the mother church of the worldwide Anglican Communion, which numbers tens of millions of members across more than 165 countries.
  • St Paul's Cathedral belongs to the Diocese of London, the regional family of churches through which its tradition organises worship, clergy and community life.
  • With 5 regular services listed across 2 days of the week, St Paul's Cathedral offers a fuller rhythm of worship than many local churches.
  • St Paul's Cathedral has made a point of being welcoming to all, with accessibility features including step-free access.

What to Expect at a Church of England (Anglican) Church

Anglican (Church of England) worship follows the rhythm of the Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship. Sunday services often range from a said early-morning Holy Communion to a main mid-morning Sung Eucharist or Morning Prayer, and many parishes hold Choral Evensong later in the day. Services blend set liturgy, hymns, Scripture readings and a sermon. Everyone is welcome, whether you are exploring faith or returning to church.

More about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition

Facilities & Accessibility

Accessibility

  • Step-free access
  • Choir
  • Café
  • Shop
  • Crypt
  • Whispering Gallery

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is St Paul's Cathedral?

St Paul's Cathedral is located at St. Paul's Churchyard, London, EC4M 8AD, England. You can open directions to it using the map link on this page.

What denomination is St Paul's Cathedral?

St Paul's Cathedral is a Church of England (Anglican) church, part of the Diocese of London. You can read more about the Church of England (Anglican) tradition, its beliefs and how it worships on our denomination guide.

What time are services at St Paul's Cathedral?

St Paul's Cathedral holds regular services on Sunday, Weekdays; see the full list of service times on this page. Times can change for holidays and special occasions, so it is worth checking with the church before visiting.

How do I contact St Paul's Cathedral?

You can contact St Paul's Cathedral by phone, by email or through its website using the details in the contact panel on this page.

Can anyone attend St Paul's Cathedral?

Yes. Like almost all Christian churches in England, St Paul's Cathedral welcomes visitors and newcomers to its public services, whatever your background or experience of church.