The Library, with dramatic arches influenced by the Cathedral's Gothic architecture, boasts magnificent views of the Thames and is flooded with natural light. 

This impressive and flexible space is ideally suited for intimate dinners for up to 70, receptions for up to 120 and lectures and conferences for up to 80 guests. 

The Library, with dramatic arches influenced by the Cathedral's Gothic architecture, boasts magnificent views of the Thames and is flooded with natural light.
This impressive and flexible space is ideally suited for intimate dinners for up to 70, receptions for up to 120 and lectures and conferences for up to 80 guests.

Conveniently located on the South Bank in vibrant London Bridge, Southwark Cathedral is a historical masterpiece boasting the oldest example of Gothic architecture in Central London.
The Cathedral is host to eight versatile spaces and two spacious outdoor areas, available to hire daytime and evening from 20 people through to 800.

Garry Weston Library | Events | Southwark Cathedral

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Conveniently located on the South Bank in vibrant London Bridge, Southwark Cathedral is a historical masterpiece boasting the oldest example of Gothic architecture in Central London. 

The Cathedral is host to eight versatile spaces and two spacious outdoor areas, available to hire daytime and evening from 20 people through to 800. 

Conveniently located on the South Bank in vibrant London Bridge, Southwark Cathedral is a historical masterpiece boasting the oldest example of Gothic architecture in Central London. 

The Cathedral is host to eight versatile spaces and two

The Library, with dramatic arches influenced by the Cathedral's Gothic architecture, boasts magnificent views of the Thames and is flooded with natural light. 

This impressive and flexible space is ideally suited for intimate dinners for

This beautifully designed meeting space with dramatic arches inspired by the Gothic architecture of the Cathedral features natural daylight and magnificent river views of the Thames. 

This flexible event space is ideal for your lecture, training day, board meeting or product launch. Venue hire capacity up to 120 people standing or seating space for up to 80 people. Situated on the first floor it is fully accessible. Equipped with integral PA and Wi-Fi. AV presentation equipment and support available.

Garry Weston Library | Business | Southwark Cathedral

This beautifully designed meeting space with dramatic arches inspired by the Gothic architecture of the Cathedral features natural daylight and magnificent river views of the Thames. 

This flexible event space is ideal for your lecture,

Garry Weston Library | Southwark Cathedral

The Library offers an elegant backdrop for private dining events for up to 70 people. With breathtaking views of the Thames and striking arches influenced by the Gothic architecture of the Cathedral, your guests can enjoy a sophisticated evening in a book lined setting. 

Situated on the first floor, the space is fully accessible and equipped with integral PA and Wi-Fi.  

Garry Weston Library | Dining  | Southwark Cathedral

The Library offers an elegant backdrop for private dining events for up to 70 people. With breathtaking views of the Thames and striking arches influenced by the Gothic architecture of the Cathedral, your guests can enjoy a sophisticated

Situated minutes from London Bridge, in historic bankside, Southwark Cathedral is a spectacular unique venue for your wedding reception. 

Your celebrations begin in The Churchyard for photographs, drinks and canapes. Guests then move indoors to the Garry Weston Library, the perfect space for an intimate occasion. With book lined walls, stained glass windows and sweeping arches inspired by the historic Cathedral, The Library can seat up to 60 for dinner and accommodate 90 for a standing reception. 

Situated minutes from London Bridge, in historic bankside, Southwark Cathedral is a spectacular unique venue for your wedding reception. 

Your celebrations begin in The Churchyard for photographs, drinks and canapes. Guests then move

The John Trevor Williams Room is perfectly suited to training days and workshops. Its capacity varies depending on the layout of the room. This can be 35 for a lecture and 18 for a boardroom. The room allows for people 60 at a standing reception.

Ideal for meetings, conferences at networking events. 

The John Trevor Williams Room is perfectly suited to training days and workshops. Its capacity varies depending on the layout of the room. This can be 35 for a lecture and 18 for a boardroom. The room allows for people 60 at a standing

Church Courtyard | Business Hire | Southwark Cathedral

Desmond Tutu Room | Dining  Hire | Southwark Cathedral

The atmospheric Churchyard features manicured lawns, herbaceous boarders and beautiful York stone with unbroken views of the bustling Borough Market. Perfect for summer parties, drinks receptions and BBQs, this space can hold up to 700 guests and can be hired in conjunction with the Nave. If the weather fails, clients are guaranteed one of our prestigious indoor venues as an alternative. 

The atmospheric Churchyard features manicured lawns, herbaceous boarders and beautiful York stone with unbroken views of the bustling Borough Market. Perfect for summer parties, drinks receptions and BBQs, this space can hold up to 700

Situated minutes from London Bridge in historic bankside, Southwark Cathedral is a spectacular unique venue for your wedding reception.

Hired in conjunction with the Library of the Nave, your celebrations begin outside in The Churchyard for photographs, drinks and canapes. With manicured lawns, herbaceous boarders and majestic York stone, guests can enjoy the unbroken views of the Shard and the hustle and bustle of neighbouring Borough Market in the exclusive outdoor oasis. 

Situated minutes from London Bridge in historic bankside, Southwark Cathedral is a spectacular unique venue for your wedding reception.

Hired in conjunction with the Library of the Nave, your celebrations begin outside in The Churchyard

The Churchyard is an exclusive outdoor area situated right in the heart of London Bridge. With unbroken views of the Shard and located next door to vibrant Borough Market, the Churchyard features perfectly manicured lawns, historic York stone and herbaceous boarders. 

The Churchyard is an exclusive outdoor area situated right in the heart of London Bridge. With unbroken views of the Shard and located next door to vibrant Borough Market, the Churchyard features perfectly manicured lawns, historic York

The Queen Elizabeth Room is a flexible multi purpose space to hold a meeting, lecture, workshop or away day. It comes with Wi-Fi, optional AV and is fully accessible. 

Located in the heart of London Bridge and flooded with natural light, the space can hold up to 30 seated or 60 standing. 

A selection of catering options are available from our partner caterer LEAFI. 


Queen Elizabeth Room | Business | Southwark Cathedral

The Queen Elizabeth Room is a flexible multi purpose space to hold a meeting, lecture, workshop or away day. It comes with Wi-Fi, optional AV and is fully accessible. 

Located in the heart of London Bridge and flooded with natural light,

As the Queen Elizabeth room is located on the ground floor it offers an excellent opportunity to work as a corporate event space, workshop or exhibition space with the ability to be easily found by either your invited guests or by members of the public with the possibility of catching footfall on the way to the Cathedral.

The unique traditional look of the room would also lend itself well to a photoshoot or the possibility of filming.



As the Queen Elizabeth room is located on the ground floor it offers an excellent opportunity to work as a corporate event space, workshop or exhibition space with the ability to be easily found by either your invited guests or by members

The Queen Elizabeth room is a great space for a private dining or reception event and offers diners the opportunity to relax and enjoy the ambiance of the room.

The capacity for a standing reception is 60 and our catering partner can offer a number of options for dining.



The Queen Elizabeth room is a great space for a private dining or reception event and offers diners the opportunity to relax and enjoy the ambiance of the room.

The capacity for a standing reception is 60 and our catering partner can offer

The JTW is a spacious and well-lit meeting room with lots of a natural light. Situated on the first floor, it has superb river views and is located away from other spaces, giving an additional level of privacy.  

The space can accommodate up to 60 standing and 30 seated in a variety of layouts. LCD screens and a PA system are available to use. 

A range of catering options are available from our on-site catering partner LEAFI. 

Chapter Room | Business Hire | Southwark Cathedral

The JTW is a spacious and well-lit meeting room with lots of a natural light. Situated on the first floor, it has superb river views and is located away from other spaces, giving an additional level of privacy.  

The space can accommodate

The John Trevor Williams Room is ideally suited to training days and workshops. Capacity varies depending on the layout of the room, from 35 for a lecture and 18 for a boardroom. The room allows for people 60 at a standing reception.

The Edward Charles Boorman Room seats between 6 - 8 people and is ideal for for meetings, small training sessions and private dining.

The Desmond Tutu Room ideally seats between 8 and 10 people for meetings, small training sessions and private dining.

Desmond Tutu Room | Other Hire | Southwark Cathedral

The Desmond Tutu Room is the perfect space for a round table, board meeting or workshop. 

The room comes with Wi-Fi, optional AV and looks out onto the cathedral courtyard. 

A selection of catering options are available from our partner caterer, LEAFI. 

The Desmond Tutu Room is the perfect space for a round table, board meeting or workshop. 

The room comes with Wi-Fi, optional AV and looks out onto the cathedral courtyard. 

A selection of catering options are available from our partner

The Millennium Courtyard is the perfect space to enjoy an after work BBQ with summer cocktails, right in the heart of London Bridge. In colder months, the Courtyard can be transformed into a marquee reception. The space can seat 80 and hold 400 standing. 

Millennium Courtyard | Events | Southwark Cathedral

The Millennium Courtyard is the perfect space to enjoy an after work BBQ with summer cocktails, right in the heart of London Bridge. In colder months, the Courtyard can be transformed into a marquee reception. The space can seat 80 and hold

Millennium Courtyard | Dining  | Southwark Cathedral

Millennium Courtyard | Arts Hire | Southwark Cathedral

The Nave is a center of peaceful tranquility, transformed into a spectacular events space. Exhibiting the oldest examples of Gothic architecture in Central London with majestic high vaulted ceilings and beautiful stained glass windows, the Nave is a space your guests won't forget. 

This unique venue is perfect for a whole host of events including dinners, receptions, concerts, fashion shows, exhibitions, conferences and more. The space can seat 150 for a dinner, up to 800 for a reception and 700 theatre style.  

The Nave is a center of peaceful tranquility, transformed into a spectacular events space. Exhibiting the oldest examples of Gothic architecture in Central London with majestic high vaulted ceilings and beautiful stained glass windows, the

Special Events at Southwark Cathedral remains in the memory forever. Our prestigious location is exceptionally suited to staging filming, live performance and awards ceremonies.

Cathedral | Film and Photo Hire | Southwark Cathedral

By day a tranquil space for peace and prayer, by night a spectacular space for events. With outstanding architecture and saturated in historical gems, the Nave can host up to 150 seated for awards ceremonies, gala dinners and wedding celebrations. Enjoy a drinks reception in the Churchyard or Retrochoir before taking a seat in our unique slice of history. The space is complete with an integrated PA system and atmospheric lighting. 

Cathedral - The Nave | Dining  | Southwark Cathedral

By day a tranquil space for peace and prayer, by night a spectacular space for events. With outstanding architecture and saturated in historical gems, the Nave can host up to 150 seated for awards ceremonies, gala dinners and wedding

The Nave is a center of peaceful tranquility, transformed into a spectacular events space. Exhibiting the oldest examples of Gothic architecture in Central London with majestic high vaulted ceilings and beautiful stained glass windows, the Nave is a space your guests won't forget. 

This spacious venue is perfect for exhibitions and performances, seating up to 700 for a performance and up to 800 standing. 

Cathedral | Arts Hire | Southwark Cathedral

With sweeping arches, magnificent high vaulted ceilings and our iconic Gothic architecture paired with outdoor space in the heart of Central London, Southwark Cathedral is picture perfect.

Celebrations begin in the picturesque Courtyard before moving indoors for dining and entertaining. 

A historic venue like no other, the Nave can seat up to 210 banqueting or 150 on round tables. Guests move into the Retro choir for cake cutting whilst the Nave is prepared for post dinner celebrations. 

With sweeping arches, magnificent high vaulted ceilings and our iconic Gothic architecture paired with outdoor space in the heart of Central London, Southwark Cathedral is picture perfect.

Celebrations begin in the picturesque Courtyard

The Susannah Barford room is a multi purpose space perfect for meetings, small conferences, team away days and workshops for up to 45 delegates. 

A selection of catering options are available from our partner caterer, LEAFI.

The Susannah Barford room is a spacious multi purpose room set away from the rest of the Cathedral areas, giving it's occupants total privacy. The room is located on the basement level of the Cathedral and comes with it's own set of toilets and a kitchenette. 

 

The Susannah Barford room is a spacious multi purpose room set away from the rest of the Cathedral areas, giving it's occupants total privacy. The room is located on the basement level of the Cathedral and comes with it's own set of toilets

Our intimate Edward Charles room is perfect for a board meeting, round table or a small workshop for up to 12 people. The room can also be used as a breakout space in conjunction with our 5 other meeting room spaces. 

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