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Portsmouth Cathedral Club is back! A great opportunity to hear from interesting speakers, with the chance to meet other people over refreshments. Taking place every month, in the Bishop Kenneth Room.
Read MoreCelebrate this unprecedented anniversary with us at Portsmouth Cathedral, including concerts, community events, and family activities taking place across the bank holiday weekend from Friday 3, to Sunday 5 June.
Read MorePortsmouth Cathedral Institute host a series of short talks on six theological works that changed the world. Join speaker for short presentations introducing a short book, sermon or address which significantly changed how we think theologically.
Speakers will assume no prior knowledge of the work, or the author and it is not necessary to read the works in advance. It is hoped you will be inspired to go away and read more afterwards. After the short presentation there will be time for questions and discussion.
Join us in the Bishop Kenneth room at Portsmouth Cathedral, starting at 7:00pm with the formal part over by 8pm. Refreshments will also be available.
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Read MoreIn 2020, many experienced a Christmas where so many of the ways we traditionally mark the season were denied. This year, Portsmouth Cathedral welcomes all to celebrate this extraordinary time of the year, from heart-warming events to traditional carol services.
BOOKING FOR SERVICES
We want to ensure everyone feels as safe and comfortable as possible when joining us, so we’ll once again be providing booking for some of our most popular Christmas services. If you’re unable to book, or simply would like to join us on the day, a number of spaces will continue to be available on the door.
Read MoreFollowing a series of difficult Christmases, Portsmouth Cathedral invites you to ‘follow the star’ back to traditional festive services at this extraordinary time of the year. Discover the good news the Christmas season celebrates, with our choirs once again singing joyful music throughout the festive season. As well as services, enjoy events and concerts throughout the season in the spectacular surroundings of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Read MoreCommon Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England 2000 © The Archbishops’ Council 2000. Reproduction of the hymn falls under the provision of the Cathedral copyright licence number 160035 and Calamus licence 1252 .
Read MorePlease join in saying the words in bold type.
The Cathedral is served by a hearing loop, users should turn their device to the setting marked ‘T’.
Photography, filming, and sound recording are not allowed in the Cathedral during services. Please ensure that mobile telephones and other electronic devices are silent.
Read MoreMonday–Friday: 9:00am to 6:30pm
Saturday: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am to 6:30pm
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Read MoreBooking for services
Booking is essential to attend one of our services due to limited seating capacity. Seating has been planned according to government guidelines, with at least 2m between each household group.
Spaces are limited to predefined spaces with a maximum of 2 people per space from the same household/bubble. Therefore to book for groups of more than 2 you will need to make multiple bookings. For example, to book for 6 people, you will need 3 bookings of ‘2 People Attending’. Please be advised that because of this, groups may not be able to sit together.
Wherever possible, please book our services online. If you do not have access to our website, please call 023 9282 3300 (phone lines are open 10am-3pm). Please note there is no additional availability via our phone lines, all our available spaces and booking combinations are shown online.
It may be necessary to adjust your booking, or move your seating location to assist with capacity and guests with additional needs. We reserve the right to amend your booking and appreciate your corporation as we manage this.
Covid-19 Visitor Information
The Cathedral is following government guidelines to ensure your visit is as safe as possible and have been awarded Visit England’s ‘Good to Go’ status. If you have not pre-booked for a service or concert, you will be required to provide your details upon entry or use the NHS Test & Trace App.
Hand-sanitiser is available throughout the Cathedral, please ensure you make use of it where provided. All visitors to the Cathedral will also be required to wear a face covering when inside our buildings, unless you have an exception.
Please remember to keep at least 2m distance between yourself and other household groups during your visit.
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