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. 

Saturday 5 - Sunday 6 September
Due to construction taking place at Minerva House, there will be a complete road closure of Montague Close. A signposted pedestrian access route will be available from the southwest of the Cathedral towards Borough Market (via Cathedral street); however, vehicles will not be able to access the main entrance (north side). We recommend allowing extra time when planning your journey. There may be some noise associated with the works, including during services.

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