Portsmouth Cathedral welcomes visitors for services, tours or simply a wander around.

The understated beauty of Portsmouth Cathedral inspires the many visitors that come here. Its light coloured stone and towering bronze doors change their hue with the seasons and with the rising and setting of the sun.

Unique to this beautiful Cathedral is the nave with its huge arches, pillars and immense feeling of space.

Explore Portsmouth Cathedral where new and old embrace in a seamless portrayal of history and where faith and culture stand side by side.

One of the most valued aspects of Portsmouth Cathedral is its welcoming and friendly atmosphere whatever your beliefs and interests.

Facilities and Services for adult visitors. Guided tours. Groups booking in advance can arrange to have afternoon tea.

There is a 'build-on' teaching model of the Cathedral - helpful for our visually impaired visitors. A 'loop' system for services is available for visitors with hearing impairment. There is an (aided) disabled person's lavatory. Wheelchair users have access to all parts of the Cathedral.

There is no entrance charge for visitors but donations are welcome to assist in the mainenance of this ancient building.

Building Works the North Cloister is being refurbished as part of the Development Appeal.  The work will provide a new School Room, Robing Spaces, Vergers' Vestry and lavatory provision and has a scheduled completion date in the summer.

Art Exhibitions details of current and future exhbitions are available here.

Portsmouth Cathedral Shop
The shop inside the Cathedral is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily including Sundays. We have a large range of books including religious, theological and children's books. We also operate a book ordering service. Also on sale are greetings cards, gift wraps, book tokens, CDs, and a wide range of gifts.

A Fallible Church— Lambeth Essays the new book edited by Bishop Kenneth is now in stock priced £10.95.

Historical Books we now carry an increased range from Pitman Prints. Priced between £3.50 and £6.99 they are excellent value for those interested in British History, from Roman times through to the 1940's, and are ideal for those studying history at school. The range includes books on Churches and Cathedrals, Saints, Angels, and Other Faiths.

Books can be ordered from the Shop Manager, by emailing frank.reid@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

Think about the things that are true and honourable and right and
pure and beautiful and respected…And the God who gives peace will be with you.
PHILIPPIANS 4:8-9