Southwark Cathedral

About

Southwark Cathedral, officially the Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Saviour and St Mary Overie, sits proudly on the south bank of the River Thames in London’s vibrant Bankside district. With origins dating back over 1,000 years, the cathedral’s predominantly Gothic architecture survived successive rebuilds from the 12th to the 19th century, yielding a striking blend of medieval stonework and late‑Victorian restoration. Visitors are welcomed from early September through to early October for its famed Luxmuralis light and sound show, and for everyday worship the building remains open to study and reflection from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, Monday‑Saturday, and restocked on Sunday between 12:30 pm‑3:00 pm and 4:00 pm‑6:00 pm. A modest one‑pound photo permit, available at the welcome desk, allows visitors to capture the cathedral’s historic windows and ornate interior.”,

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 30 minutes