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.

Monday 12 - Wednesday 14 January 

The Cathedral will be closed to visitors on these days due to filming taking place across the site. Our regular services will continue in the Harvard Chapel. Please speak to one of our front of house team if you would like to attend one of the services and they will escort you to the chapel. 

On Tuesday 13 January, the Tutu Room will be set aside for those who need a space for private prayer and reflection. 

Thursday 15 January

The Cathedral will be closed to visitors between 2.30pm and 4.30pm due to a memorial service taking place. 

Monday 19 January 

The Cathedral will be closed to visitors on this day due to an event taking place. Our regular services will continue in the Harvard Chapel. Please speak to one of our front of house team if you would like to attend one of the services and they will escort you to the chapel. 

Thursday 22 January

The Cathedral, Shop and Cafe will close at 3pm to due to preparations for an event taking place that evening. 

Said Evening Prayer will take place in the Harvard Chapel at 5.30pm. Please speak to one of our front of house team if you would like to attend the service and they will escort you to the chapel. 

Saturday 24 January 

The Cathedral will be closed to visitors on this day due to a series of talks taking place in the Nave. Our regular services will continue in the Harvard Chapel. Please speak to one of our front of house team if you would like to attend one of the services and they will escort you to the chapel. The Harvard Chapel will also be set aside as a space for private prayer and reflection.

Monday 26 January 

The Cathedral will be closed to visitors due to filming taking place across the site. Our regular services will continue in the Harvard Chapel. Please speak to one of our front of house team if you would like to attend one of the services and they will escort you to the chapel. 

Friday 30 January

The Cathedral will be closed until 3pm due to a private memorial service and reception taking place. 

Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 

The Cathedral is closed to visitors on these days due to graduation ceremonies taking place. Worship will continue as normal in the Harvard Chapel and this space will be reserved for private prayer and reflection. If you would like to access the Harvard Chapel, please speak to a member of staff.
Friday 6 February
The Cathedral will be closed until 1.30pm due to a consecration service taking place.

For further information please contact us by email or telephone 020 7367 6700.