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Portsmouth Cathedral
Portsmouth, UK
🕐Daily 10am-4pm
About
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, a mix of medieval and 20th-century architecture serving the naval city of Portsmouth.
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Faith & Denomination
Church of England (Anglican)
Anglican Christian — the Cathedral of the Sea. Situated in historic Old Portsmouth, it blends medieval foundations with bold 20th-century expansions, serving as a spiritual home for sailors and citizens alike with daily choral worship.
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Portsmouth Cathedral
Technical Specifications
Tower Height
37mmeters
Founded
1180AD
Cathedral Status
1927Year
Bells in Tower
12bells
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth is the UK's only island city and has been at the heart of British naval history for over 500 years. It is home to the Historic Dockyard and the landmark Spinnaker Tower.
- UK's only island city (Portsea Island)
- Home to the world's oldest dry dock (1698)
- Highest population density in the UK (excluding London)
- Birthplace of Charles Dickens
