Southwark Cathedral

Name: Southwark Cathedral
Address: London Brg, London SE1 9DA, United Kingdom, London, England, GB
Telephone: +44 20 7367 6700
Rating: 4.7

London, England

Southwark Cathedral is an Anglican Cathedral located on the south bank of the River Thames in the Bankside community of London, England. The cathedral's vision is 'Making Space for Love: with heart, mind, and soul,' expressed through reverential worship, generous hospitality, celebration of human dignity, commitment to social justice, and learning events. The cathedral offers daily morning and evening prayer services, eucharist, and choral evensong. It provides weddings, civil partnership ceremonies, funerals, baptisms, and confirmations. The cathedral hosts various events and exhibitions throughout the year, including art displays and cultural celebrations. It features a cathedral shop, cafe, and offers guided tours. The cathedral has been in existence for over 900 years and maintains an active community life with volunteer broderers and flower arrangers.

Address

London Brg, London SE1 9DA, United Kingdom

Denomination

Anglican

Phone

+44 20 7367 6700

Services

Eucharist

Mon12:45

Ministries

Prayer Meeting

Mon09:00, 12:30, 17:30

Style

Gothic

Last updated August 2026

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Southwark Cathedral is a historic Church of England cathedral with over 1,000 years of continuous Christian worship, located near London Bridge on the south bank of the River Thames. The building retains its basic Gothic form from the medieval period (1220-1420), though the nave was reconstructed in the late 19th century. As the mother church of the Diocese of Southwark since 1905, it represents an important site of architectural and religious heritage in South London.

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