🇬🇧 London Hidden Gem｜Southwark Cathedral ✨

🔥 "Borough Market is too crowded these days? Step into serenity next door!" ⛪️ Southwark Cathedral—London’s oldest Gothic church—became our accidental sanctuary. Tired of the market chaos, my friend and I wandered in just to rest... and ended up staying 2+ hours, utterly spellbound. 🌿 The courtyard feels disconnected from the city bustle. Sunlight streams through stained glass, dust motes dancing in the air. No golden domes or royal fanfare here—just raw, quiet spirituality. 📚 How London’s Churches Compare: ▶️ Westminster Abbey = A royal epic 👑 (Gorgeous but packed—book tickets ahead!) ▶️ St Paul’s = Baroque grandeur 🏰 (Climb 528 steps for views… legs will scream!) ▶️ Southwark Cathedral = A dog-eared book of poetry 📜—early English Gothic, with pointed arches, clustered columns, and Shakespearean ties (his brother is buried here!). 💡 Perfect For: ✔️ Free, peaceful sitting (no tickets!) ✔️ Architecture lovers (check those stained glass + stone carvings!) ✔️ Post-Borough Market detox 📸 Photo Ops: • The clock tower + arched entrance (film-worthy!) • Pew-lined aisles (perfect symmetry) • Stained glass details (shoot the dappled light!) • Contrast with Borough Market—chaos vs. calm! ℹ️ Practical Info: • Free entry (check Sunday service times) • 🚇 London Bridge Station (2-min walk) #LondonSecrets #UKHiddenGems #GothicArchitecture #BoroughMarket #TravelLikeALocal