Pilgrimage: Battersea to Bankside

Journey along the Thames riverside path, from Battersea to Bankside, in this family-friendly 5.5-mile pilgrimage. We'll stop at churches and gardens for prayer, reflection, and conversation, with craft activities for children along the way. Bring your picnic lunch - refreshments provided at Southwark Cathedral at the end of the day. All ages welcome.

If God is a River... Quiet Day

A quiet day of reflection which includes a gathering on the Thames foreshore, weather permitting.

Mudlarking Exhibition

See a new display of mudlarking treasures in Lancelot's Link, Southwark Cathedral's internal walkway.

Printmaking Workshop

Create your own unique river-themed print in this hands-on workshop led by award-winning printmaker Fitzroy Schofield. No prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity, get creative, and leave with your own original artwork. Places are limited to 10 attendees - early bird tickets available for £8.

Printmaking Workshop (Re-run)

Create your own unique river-themed print in this hands-on workshop led by award-winning printmaker Fitzroy Schofield. No prior experience needed - just bring your curiosity, get creative, and leave with your own original artwork. Places are limited to 10 attendees - early bird tickets available for £8.

River gathering at low tide

Come and sit by a small fire on the beach as we eat, sing and pray together at low tide - bring your picnic and a camp chair or rug to sit on. 

Rivers of Life, Rivers of Spirit

What we can do to heal, care for and protect our rivers? This mini-conference brings together church leaders, environmental activists and community practitioners to explore deep incarnation - the idea that divine spirit flows through all creation. Speakers include: Bishop Martin, Paul Powlesland, Al Barrett (Birmingham, Hodge Hill) and John White (Hazelnut Community). The conference opens with a riverside blessing.

 Art and the River

A talk around art and the river.

Confirmation/Baptism

Confirmation/Baptism with Bishop Martin held at St John's Waterloo.

Water in London -
A Photographer's View

The Royal Photographic Society presents a diverse range of work showing London's water

- from fountains to small rivers and lakes and of the Thames. Free to view all day on the railings outside of Southwark Cathedral.

Podcast with Lara Maiklem (London Mudlark)

An episode of Southwark Cathedral's Podcast, featuring guest Lara Maiklem who is known for her writing and speaking on mudlarking.

Spring Walk - Exploring the Thames Watershed

Dog-friendly spring walks arranged by the St John’s Waterloo Congregation Committee.

Rivers of Life: the Spirituality of Rivers in Hinduism, Islam and Christianity 

Speakers from the three faiths - Muslim, Hindu, and Christian - will reflect on how important rivers and water are for their traditions. The panel is followed by a Q&A - everyone is welcome!

Reimagining the River

How can we reimagine the river Thames for the future? With flood defences needing to be raised by 2050, join us for a morning of brainstorming our vision for the river's future -share your priorities and discuss ideas. Run in collaboration with Southbank and Waterloo Sustains Us, Thames Estuary Partnership and the Environment Agency.

Poetry Evening

An evening of poetry focusing on the importance of rivers.

Paint & Sip

Come and get creative! Create your own masterwork with the help of a professional artist, sip a drink and unwind.