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 3 October
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors from 11am until 2pm due to the Annual Diocesan Service of Thanksgiving for Black History Month taking place. If you would like to visit the Cathedral during this time, please book a free ticket to the service.

Thursday 8 October
The Cathedral will be closed from 4pm due to a funeral taking place. Services will continue to take place in the Harvard Chapel.

Saturday 10 October
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors until 12pm due to filming. Services will continue to take place in the Harvard Chapel.

Monday 12 October
The Shop will be closed all day to allow maintenance works to take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Monday 19 October
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors from 4pm due to a memorial service taking place. Evening Prayer will continue to take place at 4.30pm.

Monday 26 October
The platform lift will be unavailable for most of the day on Monday 26 October while essential works are carried out. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. An alternate accessible route is available upon request.

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