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Families

From interactive models to kids’ multimedia guides, there are lots of ways to make sure your visit as a family is as fun as possible.

A painting of the city on fire during the great fire of London

Out of the Fire Activity Trail

A trail for families to explore all things related to the Great Fire of London at the Cathedral.

Her Majesty the Queen with the Dean at the entrance to St Paul's Cathedral

Joyful Jubilee Activity Pack

An activity sheet for primary school aged children based upon the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

The font at the west end of the Cathedral.

Sacred Space Family Trail

A trail for families to explore the sacred spaces of the Cathedral.

The memorial to Florence Nightingale in the crypt

Inspiring Stories Family Trail

A trail for families exploring many of the inspiring stories of the people with memorials at the Cathedral.

Looking up into the dome from the bottom of the Christmas tree

A Christmas Journey Family Trail

A trail for families to explore the Cathedral at Christmas time.

Henry Moore's sculpture bathed in pink light

Sacred Art Family Trail

A trail for families to explore some of the sacred art found at the Cathedral.

The west front of the cathedral with tourists milling round and sun shining over head

Visual story for families and self-guided school groups

Use our visual story to help prepare for your visit with us. Designed for those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities to support familiarity with the space, the experience and the people here before your visit.

Members of the St Paul's Watch during the Second World War

The St Paul's Watch

Explore the history of the St Paul's Watch and their activities during the Second World War.

young people's choir performing in the Cathedral at diocesan youth service

Sing at St Paul's

Take part in our in-school sessions, designed to get classes active, emotionally engaged, and excited about music.

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Resources for singing assemblies

Our videos will help you lead your class, choir – or even your family – in a different singing assembly based on key festivals and seasons in the Christian calendar.

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Search schools resources

Our learning library for schools pulls together all our relevant films and activities for children and young people.

Map of the East India Company in South Asia

The East India Company and the monuments at St Paul's

Learn about how the Cathedral’s monuments relate to the East India Company’s history and activities on the Indian subcontinent.

The monument to Samuel Johnson depicts him leaning on a column, dressed in antique drapes, and contemplating a scroll

History Set in Stone: Church, Power and Empire

Students discover how monuments at St Paul’s Cathedral can inform understanding of the British Empire and its influence and impact on the wider world.

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Visit with your school

From virtual visits to themed tours around the Cathedral, explore our learning offer by subject or by key stage.

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Our guided and self-guided tours

Get to know the fascinating figures in our history – and the story of how the Cathedral was built – with our guided and self-guided tours.

A group of young children and their families gathered around a table filled with craft activities.

St Paul’s welcomes over 450 children, parents and carers for Messy Cathedral 2024

On Saturday 17th February, St Paul’s welcomed 450 children, their families and carers for Messy Cathedral 2024.

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The Henry VII Indentures

These indentures – that detail agreements between King Henry VII and clergy – are made unique by their clever jigsaw-puzzle design.

An image of a medal for bravery in world war two

Bravery and Medals

Make a medal - an activity for children in key stage 2.

A drawing of Faith the cat in the grounds of the Cathedral

Faith the Cat Worksheet

An activity sheet to accompany the Faith the Cat Audiobook.