In 2026, photography and video recording are generally permitted inside Westminster Cathedral for personal, non-commercial use, but with very strict limitations to respect its primary role as a place of worship. You are strictly prohibited from taking photographs or recording audio/video during any liturgical services or while schoolchildren are present in the Sanctuary; staff will often display specific signs during these times. Even when photography is allowed, the use of tripods, professional lighting, or flash is forbidden to avoid disrupting the prayerful atmosphere. It is also important to distinguish the Cathedral from the Palace of Westminster (Parliament), where photography is much more restricted and only allowed in specific areas like Westminster Hall. Visitors to the Cathedral are expected to be discreet, keep their mobile phones on silent, and avoid taking photos of individuals without their explicit permission.