Portsmouth Cathedral, PO1 2HH
Portsmouth Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Portsmouth, which covers south-east Hampshire, Portsea Island and the Isle of Wight. The focal point for many diocese-wide services and events, we host many diocesan events from confirmation services to the ordinations of new ministers. Worship in a variety of different styles is available throughout the year, from daily Holy Communion, to our informal family service #PompeySundays. We warmly welcome all through our doors, as a beacon and safe haven anchored in Jesus Christ. We are also the Parish Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, serving all who live in our geographical parish rather like any other smaller parish church.
Since humble beginnings in 1180, we have for centuries the Cathedral watched, listened and helped the people of Portsmouth navigate the passage of time. We have witnessed wars and peace, famous marriages, been bombed and rebuilt. The Cathedral reflects the constantly changing, growing and unfolding of the Christian faith, displaying a harmony of three distinct architectural styles which provide a source of light, warmth and space.Sunday
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Holy Communion Book of Common Prayer
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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#PompeySundays
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Sung Eucharist
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Choral Evensong
Choral Evensong sung by the Cathedral Choir. Live-streamed through Facebook.
Monday
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Holy Communion
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Open for Worship & Visiting
The Cathedral is open from Morning Prayer at 7:40am (Monday-Friday) and 9:00am (Saturday); for visiting Monday to Friday 9:00am–6.30pm ; Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm. On Sundays we are open for 8:00am Holy Communion and until the end of Choral Evensong at 6.45pm. Please see our website for changes to these times.
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Evening Prayer / Choral Evensong
From Portsmouth Cathedral
Tuesday
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Holy Communion
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Open for Worship & Visiting
The Cathedral is open from Morning Prayer at 7:40am (Monday-Friday) and 9:00am (Saturday); for visiting Monday to Friday 9:00am–6.30pm ; Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm. On Sundays we are open for 8:00am Holy Communion and until the end of Choral Evensong at 6.45pm. Please see our website for changes to these times.
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Evening Prayer / Choral Evensong
From Portsmouth Cathedral
Wednesday
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Holy Communion
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Open for Worship & Visiting
The Cathedral is open from Morning Prayer at 7:40am (Monday-Friday) and 9:00am (Saturday); for visiting Monday to Friday 9:00am–6.30pm ; Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm. On Sundays we are open for 8:00am Holy Communion and until the end of Choral Evensong at 6.45pm. Please see our website for changes to these times.
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Midday Holy Communion
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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#PompeyTots
Are you looking for a fun and engaging way to help little ones ask big questions? Look no further than #PompeyTots, a weekly service at Portsmouth Cathedral specifically designed for babies and pre-schoolers and their adults.
Join us with your little ones for a fun and engaging service, great for toddlers and their carers. Starting with a short, informal service in the Cathedral’s St Thomas’s Chapel, followed by playtime and refreshments in the Becket Hall.
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Evening Prayer / Choral Evensong
From Portsmouth Cathedral
Thursday
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Holy Communion
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Open for Worship & Visiting
The Cathedral is open from Morning Prayer at 7:40am (Monday-Friday) and 9:00am (Saturday); for visiting Monday to Friday 9:00am–6.30pm ; Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm. On Sundays we are open for 8:00am Holy Communion and until the end of Choral Evensong at 6.45pm. Please see our website for changes to these times.
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Evening Prayer / Choral Evensong
From Portsmouth Cathedral
Friday
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Holy Communion
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Open for Worship & Visiting
The Cathedral is open from Morning Prayer at 7:40am (Monday-Friday) and 9:00am (Saturday); for visiting Monday to Friday 9:00am–6.30pm ; Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm. On Sundays we are open for 8:00am Holy Communion and until the end of Choral Evensong at 6.45pm. Please see our website for changes to these times.
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Evening Prayer / Choral Evensong
From Portsmouth Cathedral
Saturday
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Morning Prayer
A service of readings and prayer led by the Portsmouth Cathedral Ministry Team in the Cathedral.
Please see our service list for changes to patterns of service, including special services and school half term and holidays.
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Open for Worship & Visiting
The Cathedral is open from Morning Prayer at 7:40am (Monday-Friday) and 9:00am (Saturday); for visiting Monday to Friday 9:00am–6.30pm ; Saturdays 9:00am-4:00pm. On Sundays we are open for 8:00am Holy Communion and until the end of Choral Evensong at 6.45pm. Please see our website for changes to these times.
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Summer on the Southside
Join us this summer for a series of relaxed, family-friendly Saturdays in the beautiful surrounds of Portsmouth Cathedral. Taking place across four summer weekends, Summer on the Southside is a celebration of community, creativity and connection.
Enjoy delicious street food from a rotating selection of independent local traders, sip something refreshing from The Dean's Tipple Bar, or visit our resident coffee partner Nells, all set within a welcoming outdoor space on the Cathedral's south side.
Each evening features Screen on the Green – a free outdoor cinema experience showing much-loved films for all ages, from animated favourites to timeless classics. Bring a blanket and cushions, settle in on the lawn, and enjoy the show.
Alongside the films, we'll be welcoming a pop-up busking stage with live acoustic sets and selected theatre performances from exciting touring companies. Activities are programmed with families in mind and our aim is to offer a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Entry to the site and screenings is completely free, and we warmly invite local residents and visitors alike to take part. Whether for a whole afternoon or just the film, there's something for everyone to enjoy at Summer on the Southside.
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Evening Prayer / Choral Evensong
From Portsmouth Cathedral