Southwark Cathedral

Overview

Oldest Gothic church in London (c1220) with interesting memorials connected with the Elizabethan theatres of Bankside. Window and memorial to William Shakespeare, burial place of his brother Edmond. A chapel commemorates John Harvard, benefactor of Harvard University and there are choral services with the fine Lewis organ. An archaeological chamber reveals a Roman road and 17th century Southwark Pottery Kilns. There is a shop and refectory/cafe. Landscaped gardens with Shakespearean and biblical references.

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Prices

£2 for a photography permit

£5 for a video permit - only for personal use.

For Professional use please contact:

cathedral@southwark.anglican.org

+44 (0)20 7367 6700

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Venue Details & Map

Southwark Cathedral

Address

London Bridge

London

SE1 9DA

Telephone:

+44 (0)20 7367 6734

Public transport:

Tube/train: London Bridge. Exit via Tooley Street. Cross road, turn left and follow road under London Bridge (Road). Cathedral Millennium Courtyard is on the left after exiting the tunnel.

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Facilities

Accessible Bathroom Facilities

Designated wheelchair accessible public toilet

Some toilets with handrails

Accessible Venue Facilities

Level access, ramp or lift to dining area

Level access, ramp or lift to restaurant or cafe

Level access, ramp or lift to the shop

Accessible Communication Facilities

Clear signage (colour contrast, large letters or pictograms)

Hearing loop system

Information available in large print

Menus available in large print

Accessible Venue Facilities

Assistance dogs welcome

Special dietary requirements catered for

Staff available to assist

Staff disability awareness trained

Additional Accessible Facilities

Accessible baby changing rooms

Level access, ramp or lift from entrance to reception

Portable chip and pin machines

Accessible Parking Facilities

Public car park available within two hundred metres of main entrance

Access Inside Building Facilities

Accessible lift

All routes suitable for limited mobility users

Effective lighting throughout for visually impaired users

Lift buttons with raised numbers or letters

Ramps within building

Some routes suitable for limited mobility users

Some routes suitable for wheelchair users

Some routes with tactile features for visually impaired users

Steps within building

Attraction Facilities

Gift shop

Indoors

Outdoors

Patron toilets

Booking Facilities

Cancellation policy

Coach parties accepted

Group bookings accepted

Catering Facilities

Bar

Cafe

Event catering

Food shop

Halal options on menu

Kosher options on menu

Nut-free option on menu

Outdoor dining / Beer garden

Private Dining

Restaurant

Set price menu

Vegetarian options on menu

Event Facilities

In house AV available

Available for wedding receptions

Breakout Rooms

Offers charity rates

Conference rooms / Meeting rooms

Event facilities

Licenced for civil marriages

Wedding service

General Facilities

Lifts

Wi-Fi access

Payment Facilities

Credit cards accepted

Debit cards accepted

Free entry

Group rates available

Monthly rates available

Repeat visits

Weekly rates available