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.
Friday 25 April
Access to the main body of the Cathedral will be restricted between 11am and 12pm due to a memorial service taking place. The Cafe and Shop will remain open for the duration.
Tuesday 29 April
On Tuesday 29 April, the Cathedral will be closed to visitors due from 3pm - 5pm due to a memorial service taking place in the Nave.
Thursday 1 May
The Cathedral will be closed to visitors from 2pm due to a school service taking place in the Nave.
Saturday 3 May
The Cathedral will close to visitors at 2pm due to preparations for an event taking place in the evening.
The Cathedral Shop and Café will be open as usual, and Evening Prayer will take place at 4pm. A member of staff will escort those wanting to attend the service to the Harvard Chapel.
Sunday 4 May
The Cathedral will close to visitors at 4.30pm due to preparations for an event taking place in the evening.
For further information please contact us by email or telephone 020 7367 6700.