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 11 August

The Cathedral Office will be closed from 1pm, reopening at 9am on Monday 14 August. In case of emergency, please contact the Vestry on 020 7367 6712.


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