About this Event
Southwark Cathedral is excited to bring back a day of heritage and mudlarking for visitors to explore!
Visit the churchyard for demonstrations and crafts that were used to build London, or head into the Cathedral to discover objects found by mudlarks on the Thames foreshore.
Meet mudlarks and the craftspeople, watch demonstrations, handle ancient artefacts, talk to archaeologists, antiquarians and conservationists, listen to authors, or take part in family’s drop-in activities! There is something for everyone.
What’s happening:
- Demos and craft stalls
- Family activities
- Talks
- Mudlark exhibition finds
Full programme still to be announced.
This event will run from 10:00 to 16:00 with last entry at 15:30. Tickets are available in advance via Eventbrite, a small number of tickest will be available for walk ins, however we recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility
All tours involve standing for the duration of the tour, there may be opportunities within the tour to be seated.
Please note, currently there are certain areas of the Cathedral that are not accessible to wheelchair users, but we are working to improve our facilities. There is a platform lift to access the Cathedral. The Nave is accessible for wheelchairs from the Millennium Courtyard entrance via a platform lift. There are ramps into the South Transept. Access to the Retrochoir, High Altar and Choir is via the doors from the South Transept, into the Churchyard and back into the Cathedral via the Parish Door.
Visitors who require assistance due to disability are able to book a carer/companion ticket free of charge.
Accessible toilet facilities are located on the Ground Floor at the end of Lancelot’s Link, other is in the basement near to the Cathedral Café and can be accessed by the passenger lift. Both toilets need a radar key which can be obtained from a Cathedral team member.
Service animals are permitted.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Southwark Cathedral, Southwark Cathedral, London, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00 to GBP 7.38
