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St Paul's Cathedral Offers Unique Overnight Stay in Secret Library for World Book Day

For the first time since World War II, two guests will have the opportunity to spend the night in the cathedral's hidden library, complete with a tour, dinner, and exclusive book previews.

Overview

  • St Paul's Cathedral is opening its hidden library for an overnight stay on March 15, in celebration of World Book Day.
  • The stay, priced at £7, marks the first official overnight guests in the cathedral since the Second World War.
  • Guests will be treated to a tour of the cathedral, dinner at a nearby restaurant, and breakfast the next morning.
  • The library, dating back to 1709, houses over 22,000 texts, including rare medieval manuscripts and upcoming releases.
  • Bookings for the unique experience will open on March 12 through Airbnb, with signed and stamped copies of new books as part of the stay.