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Southwark Cathedral

 
 
ADDRESS
London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 9DA 
 
TELEPHONE
020 7367 6700 
 
OPENING TIMES
Weekdays 8am-6pm, Weekends 9am-6pm
 
PRICES
Donations requested.
 

Nearby Southwark Cathedral

 
 
Southwark CathedralDating back to around 1220 Southwark Cathedral is the oldest Gothic church in London. It has a varied and lively history and houses interesting memorials connected with the Elizabethan theatres of Bankside. There are monuments to Edmund Shakespeare, (the famous playwright's brother) and dramatists John Fletcher and Philip Massinger. A chapel commemorates
John Harvard, benefactor of Harvard University, and there are regular
choral services allowing the cathedral's fine Lewis Organ to display
its magnificence. 'The Long View of London' exhibition is a permanent
feature housed in the former Chapter House buildings. It traces the
history of Southwark via the changing view recorded through centuries
from the top of the cathedral tower. A long tradition of choral music continues to this day in the
cathedral's fine choir and with regular performances of the great
choral works.
 

Southwark Cathedral events

 
David PipeDavid PipeThe organist performs various works.28th May 2012Monday 28th May 2012 Where:
Southwark Cathedral,   London Bridge      SE1 9DA
Category: event
 
event  Monday 28th May 2012
TIMES  1pm  PRICING  phone for prices
The organist performs various works.
David Pipe
Sophie Warwick And Sebastian WybrewSophie Warwick And Sebastian WybrewThe piano duo performs various works.29th May 2012Tuesday 29th May 2012 Where:
Southwark Cathedral,   London Bridge      SE1 9DA
Category: event
 
event  Tuesday 29th May 2012
TIMES  3.15pm  PRICING  phone for prices
The piano duo performs various works.
Sophie Warwick And Sebastian Wybrew
Kensington BrassKensington Brass2nd June 2012Saturday 2nd June 2012 Where:
Southwark Cathedral,   London Bridge      SE1 9DA
Category: event
 
event  Saturday 2nd June 2012
TIMES  6pm  PRICING  phone for prices
Kensington Brass
SynoidosSynoidosThe choir performs contemporary religious songs.9th June 2012Saturday 9th June 2012 Where:
Southwark Cathedral,   London Bridge      SE1 9DA
Category: event
 
event  Saturday 9th June 2012
TIMES  6.30pm  PRICING  Free
The choir performs contemporary religious songs.
Synoidos
Simon PearceSimon PearceThe organist performs various works.11th June 2012Monday 11th June 2012 Where:
Southwark Cathedral,   London Bridge      SE1 9DA
Category: event
 
event  Monday 11th June 2012
TIMES  1pm  PRICING  phone for prices
The organist performs various works.
Simon Pearce
Saul PicadoSaul PicadoThe pianist performs various works.12th June 2012Tuesday 12th June 2012 Where:
Southwark Cathedral,   London Bridge      SE1 9DA
Category: event
 
event  Tuesday 12th June 2012
TIMES  3.15pm  PRICING  phone for prices
The pianist performs various works.
Saul Picado
Felicitas Chamber ChoirFelicitas Chamber ChoirThe choir performs Will Todd's Vidi Speciosam, Rutter's Birthday Madrigals and works by Victoria, Croft, Finzi, Weelkes, Whitacre, Durufle, Gibbons and Howells.16th June 2012Saturday 16th June 2012 Where:
Southwark Cathedral,   London Bridge      SE1 9DA
Category: event
 
event  Saturday 16th June 2012
TIMES  7.30pm  PRICING  £15, child/NUS £5, adv £12
The choir performs Will Todd's Vidi Speciosam, Rutter's Birthday Madrigals and works by Victoria, Croft, Finzi, Weelkes, Whitacre, Durufle, Gibbons and Howells.
Felicitas Chamber Choir

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Alternative Historic Buildings nearest Southwark Cathedral

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Sights and Attractions near Southwark Cathedral

The best museums, galleries, attractions near Southwark Cathedral
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9a St Thomas Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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The Shard
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, London, SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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London > Attractions > Museums
1 Clink Street, Bankside, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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London > Events > Leisure  Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 2pm
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London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: 24th May and 25th May 2012 at 11am-8pm & 26th May 2012 at 11am-4.30pm
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Adrian Bartlett: Talk
London > Events > Exhibitions  Dates: Saturday 26th May 2012 - 1pm-4pm
Bankside Gallery, 48 Hopton Street, SE1 | 13 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Entertainment near Southwark Cathedral

Near Southwark Cathedral
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Glaziers Hall, 9 Montague Close, London Bridge, Bankside, London SE1 | 1 minute from Southwark Cathedral
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Shipwright Yard, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 6 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Shopping near Southwark Cathedral

The best shops and markets near Southwark Cathedral
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8 Borough Market, Southwark Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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London > Shopping > Markets
Southwark Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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The Wine Pantry
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1 Stoney Street, London, SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
The only wine shop in the world selling nothing but English wine, The Wine Pantry in Borough Market offers customers something quite unique. It may come ...More
 
 
 
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Restaurants near Southwark Cathedral

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Fish! London
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Cathedral Street, Borough Market, Southwark, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Borough Market, Borough High Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
Café Brood has become a Borough Market institution since opening its doors in 2000. Located at the bottom of the stairs that lead down from the ...More
 
 
 
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Education near Southwark Cathedral

Near Southwark Cathedral
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London > Education > Professional Training
Elephant & Castle, London, Elephant and Castle, London SE1 | 22 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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London > Education > Careers Services
4-6 Staple Inn, London, Holborn, London WC1V | 29 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Somerset House, London, Covent Garden, London WC2R | 29 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Leisure near Southwark Cathedral

Southwark Cathedral gyms, sporting activities, health & beauty and fitness.
Snowsfields Wellness London
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41 Snowsfields, London, SE1 | 8 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
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Topnotch Health Club, 3 Tudor Street, London, City, London EC4Y | 19 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Pubs near Southwark Cathedral

The best pubs near London Southwark Cathedral.
National Trust: George Inn, The George Inn Yard London
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London > Nightlife > Pubs
77 Borough High Street, Southwark, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 3 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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The Garrison Public House
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99 - 101 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 | 12 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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160 Union Street, London, SE1 | 12 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Southwark Cathedral clubs, bars, cabaret nights, casinos and interesting nightlife.
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The Rake
London > Nightlife > Bars
14 Winchester Walk, Borough, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 2 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Stoney Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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1 Bank End, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Meeting venue hire near Southwark Cathedral

Where to have your meeting, conference, exhibition, private dining or training course near Southwark Cathedral.
Vinopolis London
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London > Business > Venue Hire
London Bridge, Bankside, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 4 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Weston Street, London, Bankside, London SE1 | 7 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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London > Business > Venue Hire
Old Billingsgate Market, 1 Old Billingsgate Walk, London, City, London EC3R | 8 minutes from Southwark Cathedral
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Theatre | Until 9th June 2012 

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Theatre | Until 9th September 2012 

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Theatre | Until 27th May 2012 

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