Alongside our regular school programme we also offer special events and experiences during festivals, seasonal activties and exhibitions. For the latest information please contact us, and you can also follow us on twitter

Journey to the Manger: 6 December 2023

10.30-14.00

Join us for an interactive re-telling of the Christmas Story with hands-on activities, music, reflection and worship. Open to Year 2 classes from Southwark diocesan Church of England Schools. 

£7.95 per student

Moon Takover: October 2023 , 10th-20th October

10.30-12.15 or 12.30-14.15

Moonlit Tales - EYFS and KS1

A fun cross-curricular session exploring a cultural tale of the moon through shadow puppetry. Students will be introduced to some scientific vocabulary associatred with light and shadows and play with shadows by making their own mini shadow puppet theatre and puppets to take home.

Moonlit seas - KS2

All aboard board for a special ocean-themed workshop exploring the moon's role in maintaining ocean life and human efforts to protect and conserve ocean life. The session introduces local scientific research helping to conserve coral reefs around the world.  Students then make a sea creature puppet that can be used to for drama and role-play about protecting our oceans. 

£6.00 per student including a visit to the Museum of the Moon exhibit in the Cathedral

Experience Easter 2024 - dates coming soon

10.30-12.00 or 13.00-14.15

Easter Explorers - KS1 and KS2

An interactive re-telling of the Easter Story with music, reflection, Q&A and craft. Suitable for primary KS1 and KS2. 

Behind the scenes at Lent - KS1 and KS2

Meet our Head Verger to discover how we prepare our beautiful Cathedral for Lent and Easter worship. Explore Lent symbolism - from vestaments and altar coverings to thorn crowns and flowers . Priority is given to Southwark diocesan Church of England Schools. The session includes a simple re-telling of the Easter story and some Easter take-away craft.

Symbols of Easter - KS3 and GCSE

A special, seasonal guided trail exploring features of the Cathedral and Christian worship in the context of the Easter story bringing to life its significance for Christians today. 

£7.95 per student