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.


Thursday 20 April

On Thursday 20 April the Cathedral will be closed to visitors from 12.30pm while final preparations are made for a memorial event. Our daily services will take place in the Harvard Chapel and a steward or member of staff will be able to show you to the chapel.

The Cathedral Shop and Cafe will remain open as usual. 


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