Southwark Cathedral is a vibrant place of worship and prayer, with a busy programme of music, heritage, tours, talks and family events.

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Current Art Installation
undefinedMagdalene at the Base of the Cross 

This artwork by Chris Gollon will be on display at the High Altar for the duration of Lent, which overlaps  Women’s History Month in March. It was first shown in Gollon’s national touring exhibition to English  cathedrals ‘Incarnation, Mary and Women from the Bible’ (2014 – 2016).

It is free to visit. For more information, visit the installation page.

 

Current Exhibition

undefinedMudlarking - Treasures from the Thames

A rotating display of objects discovered on the Thames foreshore by members of London’s mudlarking community, presented in the exhibition cases in the Cathedral Link. Throughout the year different mudlarks present their finds and creative responses to the river’s history.

It is free to visit. For more information, visit the exhibition page.

 

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Lent

Reconciliation Walk: The Power of Lament

  • Venue

    John Trevor Williams Room

  • Time

    10:15 - 13:00

  • Price

    Free

Join the Community of the Cross of Nails for a morning of reflection, discussion and a guided reconciliation walk in the local area.

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Special Service

Palm Sunday

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    11:00 - 19:00

  • Price

    Free

Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week and is when we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem.

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Special Service

The Chrism Eucharist

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    11:00 - 13:00

  • Price

    Free

This year’s Chrism Eucharist and Renewal of Ordination Vows will take place in Southwark Cathedral on Maundy Thursday, 2 April 2026.

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Special Service

Maundy Thursday

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    11:00 - 19:30

  • Price

    Free

Maundy Thursday commemorates Jesus's last supper with his disciples. During that meal, Jesus washed his disciples' feet and gave them a new commandment: “Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another” (John 13:34).

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Special Service

Good Friday

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    12:00 - 14:30

  • Price

    Free

On Good Friday, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus, who suffered and died for our sins.

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Special Service

Holy Saturday

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    20:00 - 21:00

  • Price

    Free

Holy Saturday is the final day of Holy Week. It acts as a bridge between the sorrow of crucifixion and the joy of resurrection.

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Special Service

Easter Day

  • Venue

    Southwark Cathedral

  • Time

    11:00 - 16:00

  • Price

    Free

On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, and his triumph over sin and death. It is a day of joy and new life.

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Talk

Awake | A Talk by Mark Vernon

  • Venue

    Library

  • Time

    18:30 - 19:30

  • Price

    £6

Join Mark Vernon as he discusses his new book 'Awake! - William Blake and the Power of the Imagination'

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