Evening viewing of Gaia also provides an opportunity to see the Cathedral at night for a truly memorable ‘out of hours’ experience.
Dates | 17, 19, 24, 25, 26, 30 and 31 October; 2 November
Timeslots | 6.30pm - 7pm, 7pm - 7.30pm, 7.30pm - 8pm, 8pm - 8.30pm, 8.30pm - 9pm (gates close at 8.45pm)
Tickets | from £7 (£5 for children), available from Eventbrite.
Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and created from 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface the artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet, floating in three dimensions.
The installation aims to create a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Common features of the experience for astronauts are a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
We will be operating 30-minute timeslots for evening admission. Tickets are available from the Cathedral's Eventbrite page.
Important Information
- Ensure you book for the correct date and time as we are unable to transfer or refund tickets.
- Advance booking is encouraged as we cannot guarentee tickets will be available on the evening.
- Queues are likely for these slots, we will do our best to get everyone admitted as close to their time slot as possible.
- Some parts of the Cathedral may not be accessible during this installation. We apologise for any disappointment this may cause.
The Gaia programme at Southwark Cathedral is raising funds to support the Cathedral's mission and ministry, to safeguard its heritage and to maintain and develop its outreach and education offering.