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 24 - Saturday 29 November
The Cathedral will close at 4pm (last entry 3.30pm) due to the Luxmuralis light show taking place from 4.30pm each evening.
Evening Prayer will take place at the earlier time of 4pm in the Harvard Chapel.
Tickets for the light show can be found via our Eventbrite page.
Tuesday 2 December
Access to the main body of the Cathedral will be restricted from 2-4pm due to a carol service taking place.
Thursday 4 December
Access to the main body of the Cathedral will be restricted until 3pm due to a Learning Centre event taking place across the day. Our regular services will take place in the Harvard Chapel
Monday 8 December
Access to the main body of the Cathedral will be restricted from 12-1pm due to a carol service taking place.
For further information please contact us by email or telephone 020 7367 6700.