Discover Southwark

Get the low down on the sights, sounds and tastes that make Southwark London’s most historic borough and the capital’s fastest growing tourist area.

What's On

Find out What's On in the borough. Use the online events diary to find a particular event. Planning and event? Why not add your event to the events diary.

The Arts in Southwark

The Arts in Southwark provides you with information on the arts, architecture, dance, festivals and events, film and media, literature and poetry, music, and theatre in southwark and further afield.

Heritage and History

Southwark is steeped in heritage and history from Dickens, Charlie Chaplin, to London Bridge that makes up historic Southwark, as well as the historic architecture; Kingswood House and Winchester palace to name a few. Southwark's blue plaque scheme aims to recognise the boroughs historical and nationally known people and places..

Southwark's own Cuming Museum is home to the rich and unusual collection of the Cuming family, and the museum of Southwark's history. Also browse our list of other Southwark based museums.

Trace your families history,and research old records at The Local History Library

Getting Involved

There's lots of different ways to get involved with Southwark led programmes, to planning an event, trading at events, training courses, carnivals and performing.

Filming in Southwark

Want to film in Southwark? There are many locations and landmarks in Southwark made famous through film and video, and the Southwark Film office makes Filming in Southwark easier.

Culture Bite

Culture bite is Southwark Council's monthly online snapshot of the cultural goings on in the borough. Sign up here for your monthly culture bite e-newsletter.

Contact us

Southwark Culture Service
Tel: 020 7525 2000
PO BOX 64529
London
SE1 5LX