Southwark Cathedral has stood beside the Thames for centuries, at the heart of one of London's oldest neighbourhoods. The streets around it — Borough Market, Borough High Street, the riverside walks — are a lively mix of long-standing residents, office workers, and visitors drawn to the area's history and food. Amid all that, everyday healthcare needs still arise, and it helps to know where to turn.
Qrystal Pharmacy sits a few minutes from the cathedral on Borough High Street, offering NHS and private services to everyone in the area. Here's how to make use of us.
A short walk from the cathedral
We're at 301 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JH — a few minutes' walk south from Southwark Cathedral, on the main road toward Borough Underground.
- From Southwark Cathedral on foot: head onto Borough High Street and walk south; we're a short way along on the main road.
- London Bridge (Northern & Jubilee lines, National Rail): about 8 minutes' walk — the nearest mainline station.
- Borough Underground (Northern line): about 2 minutes from our door.
- Buses: frequent routes stop along Borough High Street, seconds away.
The historic core around the cathedral is best explored on foot, and we're comfortably within walking distance of it all.
Everyday healthcare for the historic quarter
Whatever brings you to this corner of SE1, we can help with the routine health needs that come up day to day:
- Pharmacy First — our pharmacists can assess and, where appropriate, treat seven common conditions (sinusitis, sore throat, earache, infected insect bites, impetigo, shingles, and uncomplicated UTIs) on the NHS, same day, with no GP appointment.
- Everyday remedies — pain relief, hay fever and indigestion treatments, first aid, and foot care for a long day exploring on foot.
- A quick word with a pharmacist — free, friendly advice on a symptom, a medicine, or what to do next.
Healthcare for visitors to the area
The streets around Southwark Cathedral and Borough Market draw visitors from across the world. If you're one of them and something crops up, you don't need to be a local to use us:
- Minor illness can be assessed through Pharmacy First whether or not you're registered locally.
- Run out of a regular medicine while away from home? In some situations a pharmacist can arrange an emergency supply of a medicine you're already prescribed — bring the details and ask.
- Travel health questions as part of a longer trip? Our travel clinic can help.
When it's an emergency
A community pharmacy handles everyday health, not emergencies. If you or someone nearby is seriously unwell — chest pain, breathing difficulty, a serious injury, or rapidly worsening symptoms — call 999 or seek emergency care right away. For urgent advice when we're closed, NHS 111 is available around the clock. The nearest major emergency department is at Guy's and St Thomas', a short distance away near London Bridge.
For everything routine, though, we're a short walk from the cathedral and glad to help.
Prescriptions made simple
If you live or work near the cathedral and take regular medication, nominate us through the Electronic Prescription Service. Your repeat prescriptions then come to us automatically — ready to collect on your way through, or delivered free to a local SE1 address.
Find us
- Call: 020 7403 2237
- Visit: 301 Borough High Street, London SE1 1JH (Mon–Fri 9:00–18:30, Sat 9:00–14:00)
- Book a consultation online if you'd rather plan ahead.
In an area defined by its history, it's good to know modern, walk-in healthcare is only a few minutes from the cathedral steps.
