Southwark Cathedral Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Southwark Cathedral. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• The Cloak and Dagger Tour in London
• Original Harry Potter Tour: Guided Tour of London with Boat Ride
• London Borough Market & Bankside Food Tour with Eating Europe
• London Bridge Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours
• Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of London Private Tour

It’s currently free to visit Southwark Cathedral, although donations are always appreciated. Plenty of tours stop by the cathedral, including Harry Potter-themed walks, Borough Market food tours, and sightseeing excursions that explore London Bridge and the South Bank. Tour prices start from around US$25, while hop-on hop-off bus tours that stop nearby are about US$40.

Located on the South Bank of the Thames River, Southwark Cathedral is an Anglican cathedral that serves as the seat of the Bishop and the Mother Church of the Diocese of Southwark. Open to Christians and non-Christians alike, the cathedral hosts frequent talks and events and is committed to social justice. Anyone is welcome to attend services.

While there’s parking located near Southwark Cathedral, it’s not free. You’ll have to walk 15 minutes to the nearest car park, which is on Southwark Street. The closest tube and train station is London Bridge, served by mainline trains and the Northern and Jubilee tube lines. It’s only a 5-minute walk away, so consider coming by public transit.

The best time of day for visitors to reach Southwark Cathedral is outside of regular prayers and services, which take place daily. Anyone wishing to explore as a tourist should aim for Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm, Saturday from 9.30 to 3.45pm, and Sundays from 12.30pm to 3pm, or 4pm to 5pm.

Mostly, yes. While parts of the Southwark Cathedral are not accessible to wheelchair users, most of the structure is. Head to the Millennium Courtyard off Montague Close for step-free access, and the nave can be reached by a platform lift. Service animals are welcome inside the cathedral, there are accessible restrooms, and an induction loop is available for visitors who are hard of hearing.