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 20 September

Access to the main body of the Cathedral will be restricted between 2pm and 4pm due to a wedding service taking place. 


Monday 22 September

Access to the main body of the Cathedral will be restricted between 10.30am and 12.30pm due to a funeral service taking place. 


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