St George's Cathedral, Southwark Religious Site

Address: St George’s Cathedral, Southwark - (Southwark, London, England)

St George’s Cathedral, Southwark is the Roman Catholic cathedral for the Archdiocese of Southwark, located in the London Borough of Southwark. It functions as the archdiocese’s principal church and seat of the archbishop.

The present cathedral dates from the 19th century when a Roman Catholic cathedral was established in south London following Catholic emancipation; it has undergone restorations and refurbishments since to maintain its role as the archdiocese’s central church. It has served continuously as the focus of Catholic worship in the area since its establishment as a cathedral.

The cathedral sits in central Southwark, on the south side of the River Thames in London, within walking distance of the Southwark and London Bridge transport hubs and close to central London landmarks.

• Diocesan seat: Serves as the mother church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Southwark and is the archbishop’s seat for the archdiocese covering south London and surrounding counties.

• Approach from London Bridge station and walk across the quieter streets rather than through Borough Market at peak times-weekday mornings are usually the least crowded.
• Check the cathedral's schedule for organ recitals, choral services or open days; attending one of these is the best way to experience the interior acoustics and music.
• If you want quieter photos or a contemplative visit, avoid late mornings and lunch hours when market and tourist traffic around Southwark increases.