Occasionally access to the Cathedral may be restricted due to events taking place.

Southwark Cathedral is a busy working church, regularly hosting services and events. It may be neccessary to close all or part of the Cathedral to visitors to allow for these events to take place. 

The Cathedral Shop and Cathedral Cafe will remain open during these times unless stated otherwise.

Saturday 28 June

Access to the Nave of the Cathedral will be restricted between 10am and 1pm due to Diocesan Ordinations taking place. 

Thursday 3 July

The Cathedral will be closed to visitors following the the lunchtime services due to graduation ceremonies taking place in the afternoon.

Friday 4 July

The Cathedral will be closed to visitors on this day due to graduation ceremonies taking place. Our regular services will continue in the Harvard Chapel.

The Cathedral Shop will be closed on this day.


For further information please contact us by email or telephone 020 7367 6700.