Not sure how a visit will tie in with your schemes of work? Publicity material is distributed to schools on a regular basis. Please check the trails and workshops section of this website or ring us for more information.

If you would like to make a preliminary visit to the Cathedral before bringing your pupils then contact the Education Office. We will be pleased to meet you and discuss any queries you might have about your day.

If you are visiting another local site, we are happy to create a trail which will complement your visit, whether it is a contrasting study of war and peace, an historical theme or a comparison of places of worship.

1. All school groups must book in advance. As the Cathedral is a busy building it is advisable to book well in advance. Please ring us if you wish to discuss aspects of your visit before making a booking.
2. Workshops are available Monday to Friday and Trails on Tuesday to Friday. Other visits may be possible by arrangement.
3. The cost is £2.80 per activity (minimum charge £56.00) and £4.80 for 2 activities (minimum charge £96.00). There is no minimum charge for special schools and there is a 10% reduction for Southwark schools. All adults come free of charge.
4. The Education Centre is based in the new Millennium Buildings and has, in addition to a well-equipped classroom base, room for classes to eat lunch. There are also toilet facilities.
5. We welcome children with special needs. Please advise us of any special requirements at the time of your booking.

If there are any other questions you have regarding the Education Centre then contact the office where we will be happy deal with your enquiries.

Southwark Cathedral Education Centre
London Bridge
London SE1 9DA
Tel: 020 7367 6715
Fax: 020 7367 6725
E-mail: edcentre@southwark.anglican.org

Southwark Cathedral Education Trust is a registered charity set up in 1996 to use the rich environment of Southwark's ancient Cathedral as an educational resource to assist schools in meeting certain requirements of the National Curriculum.

Reg. Charity No. 1058369

Do you understand the importance of an imaginative, engaging and experiential curriculum?  Do you have a professional and/or personal interest in education? If so, you may like to consider becoming part of our Circle of Support. This growing community of benefactors are individuals who recognise the role we have in assisting teachers in the delivery of a creative curriculum and have, either by a single donation, or by making a commitment of £100 for three or five years,  championed the work we do. 

For more information about becoming a member or to find out more about the Education Centre please contact the Education Officer.

Comments taken from evaluation forms from schools in 2007:

Our group leaders had excellent knowledge and were able to differentiate through the use of questioning.

The leaders were fabulous - a great sense of humour and a great manner with the children The children were completely enthralled and engaged.

All questions were welcomed.

The children truly thought ***** was a Victorian teacher.

This really extended the children's learning and kept them focused.

Excellent! Just what I wanted to complement the work in school. I learned new things myself.

A really good value-for-money trip.

Brilliantly planned and the high expectations for behaviour helped the children make the most of the day.