Join your local community to rediscover the lost streets of Old Portsmouth, and help us create a re-imagined version of the former High Street.
Free – your donation is greatly appriciated
Part of PortsFest 2022
Uncover our local history with fun hands-on activities, perfect for the whole family! Taking place throughout the duration of Ports Fest, no booking required and participation is free.
Hands on activites
Come and get involved yourself, add your own flourish to the reimagined street, perfect for children and families! Daily during the festival from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Hours and visitor information
Paint back the Past will be open to visit during Ports Fest 2022, from Thursday 30 June to Sunday 3 July. The exhibition is located outside of the Cathedral, allowing visitors to see the work at any time throughout the festival.
As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.
We are thrilled to announce that tickets are now available for the much-anticipated Grand Georgian Christmas concert, presented by Gabrieli and ROAR.
Experience the beauty of Advent in an atmospheric service as Portsmouth Cathedral moves from darkness to light, symbolising the world’s journey from despair to hope.
We invite you to put aside material preparations for Christmas and explore in different ways, poems relevant to our theme.
Join us for the candlelit service of Compline, a time for quiet reflection at the end of the day.
As a group, we read and discuss the forthcoming Sunday Bible readings, making connections between scripture, faith and life.
Join us for a special Friends of Portsmouth Cathedral talk with author and musician Andrew Gant as he discusses his latest book, Deck the Hall.
Come and sing traditional Christmas carols with family and friends outside the Cathedral, joyfully accompanied by the festive sounds of the PGS Brass Band, filling the air with warmth and Christmas cheer.
Catch up with friends and meet new people, as our fantastic volunteers serve up a hot meal, pudding, and hot drink after.
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