Southwark Cathedral
Description
Southwark Cathedral, formerly the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, is a Church of England cathedral in Southwark, near London Bridge. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Southwark.
The cathedral is open most days for visitors to wander around the large nave interior.
They also hold regular events and exhibitions — in addition to their main religious services.
The cathedral is also famous for its resident cat, who you may see wandering around the building and, likely as not, totally ignoring you.
Address
London Bridge,
London,
SE1 9DA
Ticket prices
The cathedral is free to visit.
Prices last checked January 2025.
Link to Southwark Cathedral website
Opening Hours
The Cathedral is open Monday to Saturday from 9am - 6pm, and on Sunday from 8.30am - 5pm.
However, if you don't want to attend a service, they recomend visiting during the following times:
- Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm
- Saturday from 9.30am to 3.45pm and 5pm to 6pm
- Sunday from 12.30pm to 3pm and 4pm to 5.30pm
Opening hours last checked January 2025.
Accessibility
For accessibility, please click here for details.
Address
Southwark Cathedral
London Bridge,
London,
SE1 9DA
Top events happening here
The Invention of British Art - A Talk by Bendor Grosvenor
Join us for a talk by Bendor Grosvenor on the history of British art.
Thu 27 Feb 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm£8.43
Join us for a talk by Bendor Grosvenor on the history of British art.
Ask a Historian:1485-1603 & 1920 - Present DayCome ask a historian all your burning questions about the Tudor period onwards
Thu 13 Mar 2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm£18.97
Come ask a historian all your burning questions about the Tudor period onwards
Movie Night Organ SpectacularGet ready for a chill night with friends listening to Southwark Cathedral organist James Gough perform some of the best known film themes
Fri 21 Mar 2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm£12.65
Get ready for a chill night with friends listening to Southwark Cathedral organist James Gough perform some of the best known film themes
Saints - A Talk by Amy JeffsJoin bestselling author Amy Jeffs for evening of heroes, humans and magic
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Join bestselling author Amy Jeffs for evening of heroes, humans and magic
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Thu 19 Jun 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm£5.28
A talk by Emily Kenway exposing the harsh reality of modern slavery.
Summer Evening Guided Tour of Southwark CathedralEnjoy the quiet of Southwark Cathedral in the evening by attending this exclusive after-hours history tour.
Wed 25 Jun 2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm£8
Enjoy the quiet of Southwark Cathedral in the evening by attending this exclusive after-hours history tour.
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Thu 25 Sep 2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm£5.28
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