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.
For today's organ recital we welcome Roger Judd, former Master of Music at St Michael's College Tenbury and organist at St George's Chapel Windsor.
Our annual meetings including the election of Churchwardens and report on the Electoral Roll and 2023 accounts
Today's recital is a programme of songs given by operatic soprano Mehreen Shah, accompanied by pianist Jamie Gunn. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Experience the Portsmouth Cathedral Summer Organ Recital series, featuring talented Cathedral and guest organists performing exquisite music.
We'll be celebrating a service to mark 30 years since the ordination of women as priests within our diocese.
Violinist Fumi Otsuki returns to Portsmouth Cathedral with pianist Gisela Meyer, to play a programme of music by Grieg, Stenhammar and Elgar, as well as Fumi's own Piano Sonatina. This recital will be in St Thomas's Chapel.
Future Folk presents its first ever Cathedral Session at Portsmouth Cathedral in Old Portsmouth. A truly unique night of acoustic, folk and choir music at one of the most beautiful locations in Portsmouth!
Come and explore The Cathedral of the Sea with our fish and sea themed activities. Follow our trail to find out how many fish are hiding in the Cathedral. Make a clay fish to take-home. Drop-in, no booking.
Celebrate summer at Portsmouth Cathedral! Enjoy live music, games, BBQ, face painting, and more. Free entry, donations welcome!
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