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The official page of Southwark Cathedral. The main structure of today's church was built between 1220 and 1420.
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The Cathedral lies on the South Bank of the River Thames close to London Bridge on a site occupied by a Church for over one thousand years. The Cathedral is the mother church of the Anglican Diocese of Southwark.

14/06/2026

Thank you for joining us for worship. You can find the order of service online:

• Morning Prayer (Common Worship) - https://daily.commonworship.com/daily.cgi?today_mp=1

• Sunday Eucharist and other services - https://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/worship-and-music/worship/order-of-service-sheets/

If you would like to support our ministry, music and maintenance, you can make a donation here: https://bit.ly/45KHIsw

14/06/2026

Today is RSCM Music Sunday, a celebration of the vital role music plays in the worshipping life of churches across the country.

This afternoon we will welcome singers from across the Diocese of Southwark for our Come-and-Sing Diocesan Choirs Festival. During the service, we'll also present RSCM awards to those who have successfully completed their examinations this year, recognising their dedication and achievement.

Please note that this special Choral Evensong will take place at the later time of *4pm today* (rather than 3pm) to allow time for the visiting choirs to rehearse.

We hope to see you there! 🎶

12/06/2026

The latest episode of the Southwark Cathedral podcast is now live, and this week we are delighted to be joined by friend of the Cathedral Lara Maiklem to discuss all things mudlarking 🔎

Join Canon Michael and Lara as they explore Southwark's history of mudlarking, discuss some of Lara's favourite finds, and consider how the stories of the river belong to all of us.

Listen to the full episode now, wherever you get your podcasts! 🔗

11/06/2026

It was a joy to host the Big Story Lunch last week in partnership with the National Year of Reading!

We were delighted to welcome volunteers and literacy champions from libraries, charities, heritage organisations and community groups from across Southwark, and beyond.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who contributed to this event: our speakers, poet Zohab Zee Khan and author A. M. Dassu; activity partners, EmpathyLab, Big Lunch (Eden Project Communities) and National Literacy Trust; and our Borough Market neighbours (Bread Ahead Bakery & School, Maggio's Confectionary, Mrs King's Pork Pies and Khanom Krok) for their generous and tasty food donations.

As literacy is the focus of Southwark Cathedral's Social Justice Programme this year, it was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the organisations and individuals working every day to open doors through reading and storytelling.

Most of all, thank you to every volunteer. It was a privilege to celebrate you.

📸 by Nina Photography

11/06/2026

A love of singing can open extraordinary doors.

We're holding a taster event for children aged 6–8 to experience life as a cathedral chorister.
Come along to sing, playing musical games, explore the Cathedral, and join our Choir for Evensong.

For families interested in finding out more, there will also be an opportunity to meet staff, clergy and current choir parents and ask questions about chorister life.

📅Saturday 27 June | 1:45pm-5pm
📍 Southwark Cathedral
🎵 Free to attend

Fill out the form on our website to sign up: https://ow.ly/Khlz50Z88SL

All activities are fully supervised and delivered in line with the Cathedral’s safeguarding policy.

10/06/2026

What might you discover by the well?

For just five days, from 17–21 June, The Retreat Association icon will be on display in the Lady Chapel. Depicting Jesus' encounter with the Samaritan Woman, this is a striking work of contemporary sacred art.

Created by the late iconographer John Coleman (Ikonjohn), the icon continues this centuries-old tradition of engaging with scripture.

Whether you come to pray or pause, all are welcome.

📍 Lady Chapel
📅 17–21 June

Address

Southwark Cathedral
London
SE19DA

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 6pm
Thursday	8:30am - 6pm
Friday	8:30am - 6pm
Saturday	8:30am - 6pm
Sunday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+442073676700

Website

http://cathedral.southwark.anglican.org/

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