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Portsmouth Cathedral: Specialist Tour about the ordinary and extraordinary lives of local people.

High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH

  • 18 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Join us on an exciting tour that delves into some of the ordinary and extraordinary lives of local people who would have worshipped in St Thomas and are commemorated and buried here.

For Heritage Open Days 2026, we are happy to announce that we will be offering a selection of our Specialist Tours for free!

Often perceived as a modern building the Cathedral's history dates back to the 12th century. Join us as we delve into the lives of local people who would have worshipped at the Cathedral from the 12th century to present day.

A specialist tour about some of the people commemorated in the Cathedral who would have worshipped here and would have been familiar with St Thomas church.

Timings

Friday 18 September:
1430-1530

Location & directions

High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH

Directions:
Parking is not available at the Cathedral, there is limited on street parking, max stay 1 hour, and pay and display parking. Portsmouth Cathedral encourages the use of public transport and cycling.
Contact on day:
Cathedral Offices
Telephone number:
+442392823300

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Any tour is subject to an event beyond the Cathedral’s reasonable control renders a tour impossible or impractical. If the tour has been booked, the Cathedral will contact the party as soon as possible to communicate this cancellation or amendment. The Cathedral is not liable for any charges incurred from travel, pre-booked or not, if a tour has been cancelled.
Booking website:
https://www.portsmouthcathedral.org.uk/whats-on-at-portsmouth-cathedral
Booking opens:
21 Aug 2026 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
16 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Due to the historical nature of the building, visitors are advised to be cautious of the uneven surfaces caused by the old stonework. Wheelchair accessible, via alternative routes provided. For any further inquiries or specific needs, visitors are encouraged to reach out for assistance.

Additional information

Max number of people:
15
Estimated duration:
1 hour(s) 0 minute(s)

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