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.
Access to the Cathedral
Due to building works at Minerva House, opposite the Cathedral, the route to access our main entrance (north side) will change periodically over the coming months. Alternative routes to the Cathedral will be signposted, but these may change as the works progress. We recommend allowing extra time when planning your journey.
Accessible route
An accessible route from London Bridge Underground station will be available throughout the building works. Please leave the station via the Tooley Street exit, then follow the route under London Bridge, passing Glaziers Hall, to reach the north side of the Cathedral.
Friday 17 July
Due to essential maintenance, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors until 12pm. Regular services will continue in the Harvard Chapel.
Saturday 25 July
The Cathedral will be closed to general visitors during the Heritage Craft and Mudlarking Festival. To visit the Cathedral on this day, please purchase a festival ticket. Regular services will continue as usual in the Harvard Chapel.
Tuesday 25 - Monday 29 August
Please note that essential maintenance works are taking place on the Nave floor. As a result, access to some areas of the Cathedral will be restricted, and entrances and exits to the Nave may differ from the usual routes. Signage and stewards will be on hand to guide you. There may also be some noise associated with the works.
For further information please contact us by email or telephone 020 7367 6700.