Portsmouth Cathedral

The choir’s Summer Term is well under way. See the music list for our daily cathedral services here .. https://www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk/mu sic/

Nearly half the available places booked for this already!
I'm really looking forward to some dedicated time and space to reflect and create and I hope you'll be able to join me :) This event is suitable for everyone, regardless of whether you hold a faith or not. Message me for more info :)

With thanks to FCM for their on-going support of cathedral music in this realm and in particular in Portsmouth.

After Evensong, a fond farewell to our Canon Chancellor, Peter Leonard as he moves to be Archdeacon of the Isle of Wight.

You can now book a place on the Creative Spirituality Quiet Day!
The day will follow the theme of journeys, reflecting on what we learn along the way, what we take with us and what we might choose to leave behind.
We'll meet for coffee at 9:45am in St Thomas' Chapel, the oldest part of the Cathedral, and start officially at 10:00am. Guests are invited to bring their own lunch. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and we'll aim to finish at 2:00pm.
... There is no charge for the day, but a suggested donation of £5 per person (or whatever you can manage) would be appreciated.
This event is open to anyone who would enjoy a creative, reflective workshop, with elements of mindfulness and self-care and you can book your place here: https://bit.ly/2XB7RGv
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You can now book a place on the Creative Spirituality Quiet Day!
The day will follow the theme of journeys, reflecting on what we learn along the way, what we take with us and what we might choose to leave behind.
We'll meet for coffee at 9:45am in St Thomas' Chapel, the oldest part of the Cathedral, and start officially at 10:00am. Guests are invited to bring their own lunch. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and we'll aim to finish at 2:00pm.
... There is no charge for the day, but a suggested donation of £5 per person (or whatever you can manage) would be appreciated.
This event is open to anyone who would enjoy a creative, reflective workshop, with elements of mindfulness and self-care and you can book your place here: https://bit.ly/2XB7RGv
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You can now book a place on the Creative Spirituality Quiet Day!
The day will follow the theme of journeys, reflecting on what we learn along the way, what we take with us and what we might choose to leave behind.
We'll meet for coffee at 9:45am in St Thomas' Chapel, the oldest part of the Cathedral, and start officially at 10:00am. Guests are invited to bring their own lunch. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and we'll aim to finish at 2:00pm.
... There is no charge for the day, but a suggested donation of £5 per person (or whatever you can manage) would be appreciated.
This event is open to anyone who would enjoy a creative, reflective workshop, with elements of mindfulness and self-care and you can book your place here: https://bit.ly/2XB7RGv
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The staff went out to lunch today to say farewell to Canon Peter, John Bolt Marketing Manager) and Sharon Court (Curator) and to thank them for all they have brought to our work and mission. Canon Peter’s formal farewell is on Sunday during 6pm Evensong.

Everyone is welcome to join us for this special event in the Creative Spirituality series.
The Quiet Day will follow the theme of journeys, reflecting on what we learn along the way, what we take with us and what we might choose to leave behind.
We'll meet for coffee at 9:45am in St Thomas' Chapel, the oldest part of the Cathedral, and start officially at 10:00am. Guests are invited to bring their own lunch. Refreshments will be available throughout the day and we'll aim to f...inish at 2:00pm.
There is no charge for the day, but a suggested donation of £5 per person (or whatever you can manage) would be appreciated.
This event is open to anyone who would enjoy a creative, reflective workshop, with elements of mindfulness and self-care.
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Don’t miss the opportunity to hear Maestro David Briggs play here at Portsmouth Cathedral on June 22. Details below.

RIP Michael Yorke. Provost of Portsmouth 1994-1999.
Eternal rest grant to him, O Lord; and let light perpetual shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.

Happy Easter from Portsmouth Cathedral

Alleluia. He is risen.
Happy Easter to everyone from Portsmouth Cathedral.

The Lord is Risen! #HolyWeek #Cathedral #Easter

Our Easter Vigil commences with thirty five confirmation candidates gathered around the Easter Fire.

Welcome to Royal School of Church Music Portsmouth Area Massed Choir for their annual performance of Sir John Stainer’s The Crucifixion.
Soloists from our own Cathedral Choir. Organ James Furniss-Roe (Cathedral Organ Scholar) Conductor - Peter Gould

‘It is finished.’
My days are few, O fail not With thine immortal power To hold me that I quail not ... In death’s most fearful hour That I may fight befriended And see in my last stride To me thine arms extended Upon the cross of life.
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Canon Angela Tilby preaches for our Good Friday Sermons

📣 Announcing... The Portsmouth Cathedral Rumfest!
A wonderful event in an amazing space featuring live music and plenty of rums to sample and enjoy – all included in the price.
In addition there will be a “Rum Shack” selling Rum cocktails and food on sale.
... A joint partnership between Portsmouth Cathedral and Portsmouth Distillery Company.
🎟️ Tickets (£25) available now via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-portsm outh-cathedral-rum…
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What a stunning cathedral, I had my wedding here in 2008 and I’m extremely lucky to be renewing my vowes here again this year to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. I cannot think of anywhere better

It’s a very beautiful special building and the people are very kind, helpful and welcoming

We go to the Cathedral and see all the very lovely people there, the staff are always helpfull there and it is a nice place to be and go to.

Warm and friendly. Excellent music and very uplifting experience at midnight mass. Particularly liked the gym singing and the organ music. Really great choral singing by the choir too.

One of my favourite churches.

Ancient, yet modern, light, spacious, refective and reverential feel to the place.



Tremendously friendly Dean and Chapter, staff and clergy.

Always a pleasure to visit and work there.

Magnificent Carol Service - well done to all concerned!

Love this cathedral. All the love that went into it on its completion in 1990/91 will never be forgotten. Many thanks to the then Provost David Stancliffe.

Love the old and the new.. so much 'presence' and history with a modern day spirit including the arts. A special place.

It's a beautiful cathedral! What’s not to like?

Lovely place combining lively and fun activities with beautiful peaceful environment for reflection and rest

I was at the Cathedral yesterday to attend the Celebration the WRNS 100 Anniversary. It was a beautiful service that was very well organised and very moving. The readings, the sermon, the hymns and the choir were perfect. To see the ladies that are still serving and the ex Wrens taking part made me so proud to be a small part of that 100 year history. Wonderful to see The Princess Royal there too.

I received a welcome from staff and clergy when I visited this beautiful Cathedral that literally warmed my soul. Heaven on Earth.

For me me it is the most beautifull Cathedral in the Uk, I wood like to do an oil painting of it one day

Came with Tamesis Cathedral Singers to sing Evensong on Saturday. We received a very warm welcome and had a great time. Especial thanks for the tea, coffee and biscuits after our rehearsal - very welcome! And what a wonderful situation, so close to the old sea walls where we walked afterwards.

Came across the Cathedral purely by chance on a walk around Old Portsmouth. We were welcomed inside by a very knowledgeable verger who spent a good 10 mins explaining lots of interesting facts about the Cathredal. Definitely well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Attended a service in memory of our fallen shipmates and I would like to thank the ladies who took the time to make us welcome and ensure we got refreshments after what is a very emotional service for a lot of us .

An excellent pancake and planetarium event at the Cathedral yesterday - my littlies thoroughly enjoyed it. A big thank you to the volunteers that make these events possible.

A very beautiful cathedral a service was in progress when we entered it was so peaceful & tranquil sat in the background listening & the choir was so soothing we wandered about looking at the building outstanding brick work remember the church from many years ago when i use to live in portsmouth

A beautiful carol service this evening as always .

Such a joy to listen to.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas �

wonderful Christmas service yesterday! Perfect start to our Christmas day. The choir and musicians were superb.

Had a fantastic afternoon there yesterday. My son Mark James was ordained from Deacon to Priest, a very proud day. My daughter Sarah and I both commented on the music, it was just so hauntingly beautiful. The cathedral itself is a stunning building. A truly lovely experience. Judith Dawkins.

What a stunning cathedral, I had my wedding here in 2008 and I’m extremely lucky to be renewing my vowes here again this year to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. I cannot think of anywhere better

It’s a very beautiful special building and the people are very kind, helpful and welcoming

We go to the Cathedral and see all the very lovely people there, the staff are always helpfull there and it is a nice place to be and go to.

Warm and friendly. Excellent music and very uplifting experience at midnight mass. Particularly liked the gym singing and the organ music. Really great choral singing by the choir too.

One of my favourite churches.

Ancient, yet modern, light, spacious, refective and reverential feel to the place.



Tremendously friendly Dean and Chapter, staff and clergy.

Always a pleasure to visit and work there.

Magnificent Carol Service - well done to all concerned!

Love this cathedral. All the love that went into it on its completion in 1990/91 will never be forgotten. Many thanks to the then Provost David Stancliffe.

Love the old and the new.. so much 'presence' and history with a modern day spirit including the arts. A special place.

It's a beautiful cathedral! What’s not to like?

Lovely place combining lively and fun activities with beautiful peaceful environment for reflection and rest

I was at the Cathedral yesterday to attend the Celebration the WRNS 100 Anniversary. It was a beautiful service that was very well organised and very moving. The readings, the sermon, the hymns and the choir were perfect. To see the ladies that are still serving and the ex Wrens taking part made me so proud to be a small part of that 100 year history. Wonderful to see The Princess Royal there too.

I received a welcome from staff and clergy when I visited this beautiful Cathedral that literally warmed my soul. Heaven on Earth.

For me me it is the most beautifull Cathedral in the Uk, I wood like to do an oil painting of it one day

Came with Tamesis Cathedral Singers to sing Evensong on Saturday. We received a very warm welcome and had a great time. Especial thanks for the tea, coffee and biscuits after our rehearsal - very welcome! And what a wonderful situation, so close to the old sea walls where we walked afterwards.

Came across the Cathedral purely by chance on a walk around Old Portsmouth. We were welcomed inside by a very knowledgeable verger who spent a good 10 mins explaining lots of interesting facts about the Cathredal. Definitely well worth a visit if you're in the area.

Attended a service in memory of our fallen shipmates and I would like to thank the ladies who took the time to make us welcome and ensure we got refreshments after what is a very emotional service for a lot of us .

An excellent pancake and planetarium event at the Cathedral yesterday - my littlies thoroughly enjoyed it. A big thank you to the volunteers that make these events possible.

A very beautiful cathedral a service was in progress when we entered it was so peaceful & tranquil sat in the background listening & the choir was so soothing we wandered about looking at the building outstanding brick work remember the church from many years ago when i use to live in portsmouth

A beautiful carol service this evening as always .

Such a joy to listen to.

Wishing you all a very merry Christmas �

wonderful Christmas service yesterday! Perfect start to our Christmas day. The choir and musicians were superb.

Had a fantastic afternoon there yesterday. My son Mark James was ordained from Deacon to Priest, a very proud day. My daughter Sarah and I both commented on the music, it was just so hauntingly beautiful. The cathedral itself is a stunning building. A truly lovely experience. Judith Dawkins.