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.


Tuesday 1 October

Access to the main body of the Cathedral will be restricted between 11am and 12.30pm due to a funeral service taking place. 


Wednesday 2 October

Due to an event taking palce in the Nave, the main body of the Cathedral will be closed to visitors until 3.30pm. Services will be held in the Harvard Chapel, which will also be available for private prayer. Please ask a member of staff for directions.

The Cathedral Shop and Cafe will remain open.


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