Family visits
Visiting St Paul's Cathedral with children
Under 6s go free with a paying adult; ages 6–15 pay the child rate. Pushchairs work on the floor and in the crypt. The dome is stairs-only: children must walk it unaided.
Family tickets
Tickets for children and families
Under 6s go free with a paying adult. Ages 6–15 qualify for the child rate, and 16–17 year-olds use the youth rate. Family tickets cover up to three children with one or two adults. See the Tickets page for current prices.
Family option
Family tickets are usually the best value when travelling with several children. Individual child and youth rates are also available.
Visiting with children
What to plan for
Dome climb age limit
Children must be able to walk the 528 steps unaided and should be confident on narrow, one-way staircases. They must also be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. Pushchairs cannot be taken up.
What the climb involvesPushchairs and access
Pushchairs are welcome on the cathedral floor and in the crypt. The dome galleries are stairs-only.
Family trail
Ask at the welcome desk for the free family trail, which turns the cathedral floor and crypt into a scavenger hunt.
Food and toilets
The crypt café has child-friendly options, and baby-changing facilities are available inside the cathedral.
Book family tickets
Reserve online in advance
Family tickets are limited and popular in school holidays. Booking online guarantees your time slot and avoids the ticket desk queue.
Book family tickets