Following the sad news from Buckingham Palace - this event will be continue to go ahead, though the free family workshops will not be taking place.

Explore the history of Portsmouth Cathedral, with free guided tours and hands on activities for the whole family!
Free
Family workshops no longer taking place, tours will still go-ahead, booking advised.
Schedule & Booking
Saturday 10 September
Paper Umbrella Workshop - 10:00am-15:00pm
Organ Tour - 11:00am & 15:00pm
Monday 12 September
Cathedral Tour - 14:00pm
Tuesday 13 September
Cathedral Tour - 14:00pm
Wednesday 14 September
Cathedral Tour - 14:00pm
Thursday 15 September
Cathedral Tour - 14:00pm
Come and learn about the astounding inventions that can be found within Portsmouth Cathedral. Learn more about inventions like our Nicholson Organ, to the fascinating story of Jonas Hanaway, his links to the Cathedral and his popularisation the handy umbrella!
Enjoy a free activity day on Saturday 10 September, and create your very own paper umbrella to hang in the Cathedral. You can also join one of our free guided tours, taking you even further into the heart of Portsmouth Cathedral - not normally accessible to the public!
Set at the historic heart of the city, Portsmouth Cathedral has been a part of its story for over 800 years, we invite you to come and uncover our connections with the City, the Royal Navy and the seafaring community.
"Little Hope Gallery" is a multinational program of exhibitions of Ukrainian children's art. It is run exclusively by a team of volunteers,
In this evensong, we mark the presence of the Little Hope Exhibition in the Cathedral and pray for those involved in the work of Little Hope in Ukraine. We pray too for peace throughout the world.
Join us for an hour-long Organ tour led by Dr David Price, Organist and the Master of the Choristers on the 25th February 2025.
Delight in our weekly recitals live from the Cathedral, featuring members of the Cathedral Music Department, and special guest artists.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
Come along and catch up with other members of the Cathedral community. All are welcome to join, learn more about the Friends and their work to support the Cathedral.
Our Lenten pilgrimage starts on Ash Wednesday with services of music and readings - as well as traditional 'ashing' with the sign of the Cross, signifying repentance and reminding us of our mortality and our need of God.
The Sarum Cycle, a series of 13 painted meditations on Christ’s Passion by Nicholas Mynheer, will be on display at Portsmouth Cathedral throughout Lent and Easter.
Our Lenten pilgrimage starts on Ash Wednesday with services of music and readings - as well as traditional 'ashing' with the sign of the Cross, signifying repentance and reminding us of our mortality and our need of God.
Join us to mark the start of Lent in this said service of Communion. During the service, you will be invited to receive the sign of the cross in ash on your forehead as a symbol of penitence with music from our Lay Clerks and Choral Scholars.
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