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a Cathedral in the town of Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire

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About Portsmouth Cathedral

Portsmouth cathedral developed out of what was once the local parish church of St.Thomas of Canterbury. It became a cathedral in the first part of the 20th-century (1927), but the church actually dates from late in the 12th-century. The tower and other parts of the building where rebuilt during the 17th-century and there are further enlargements made since the church received cathedral status.

This beautiful white church building has a long, illustrious association with this great naval city, and amongst its many memorials there is one to the crew of the fishing vessel Wilhelmina J, lost at sea on April 10, 1991. There are monuments and memorials from the 17th and 18th-centuries, amongst these is a massive urn to the Duke of Buckingham who was murdered in 1628, this is by the much celebrated artist Nicholas Stone.

Portsmouth cathedral can be found in the old part of the city. It is an attractive church building crowned with a decorative tower, the interior is rich with church treasures gathered over many centuries. It is awesome in its beauty with a wonderful feeling of light and space, giving a calming effect to visitors who enjoy the cathedral for its architecture, and a peaceful place of worship.

When the 20th-century renovations and enlargements were completed in 1991, the cathedral was consecrated at a service attended by Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother
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Recommended attractions near Portsmouth Cathedral

D-Day Museum	(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)	Pictures
The Mary Rose Museum	(0.9 miles, 1.4 km)	Pictures
Southsea Castle	(0.9 miles, 1.5 km)	Pictures
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard	(1.0 miles, 1.6 km)	Pictures
HMS Victory	(1.0 miles, 1.7 km)	Pictures
The Royal Marines Museum	(2.3 miles, 3.7 km, direction E)	Pictures
Portchester Castle	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction N)	Pictures
Hilsea Lines	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Flamingo Park	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
East Hayling Light Railway	(5.2 miles, 8.4 km, direction E)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Portsmouth Cathedral

Portsmouth, in the county of Hampshire (0.6 miles, 0.9 km)
When Henry V issued the order that effectively founded the British Navy in 1415, little could he have envisaged how the sterling...
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Southsea, in the county of Hampshire (1.0 miles, 1.6 km)
History records that this is the place where Henry VIII's flag ship "Mary Rose" sank in front of the mighty castle built by the...
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Ryde, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SW)
One of the Island's most popular resorts and is situated on the north-east coast. The town is the first port of call from the mainland on the south-east side.
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Seaview, in the county of Isle of Wight (4.8 miles, 7.7 km, direction S)
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Hayling Island, in the county of Hampshire (5.8 miles, 9.3 km, direction E)
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St Helens, in the county of Isle of Wight (6.2 miles, 9.9 km, direction S)
Idyllic resort village with attractive houses set around a large village green which in the summer months is well used by the local cricket team.
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Bembridge, in the county of Isle of Wight (7.0 miles, 11.3 km, direction S)
The vast inviting sandy beaches of Bembridge are crammed with summer visitors, many of whom flock here annually to part-take of the delights of this enjoyable resort.
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Emsworth, in the county of Hampshire (8.5 miles, 13.6 km, direction NE)
Super little yachting village tucked away between the many tidal creeks of Chichester Harbour.
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Cowes, in the county of Isle of Wight (8.7 miles, 14.1 km, direction W)
The most famous yachting resort in the world. Cowes dates back to Tudor times and is divided in two by the River Medina, creating East and West Cowes
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Sandown, in the county of Isle of Wight (9.0 miles, 14.6 km, direction S)
Sandown was developed as a resort town during the Victorian era, many fine properties remain from these heady romantic times during which some quite famous people descended upon the town.
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Nearby travel help

Portsmouth Harbour Station	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
Portsmouth & Southsea Station	(1.1 miles, 1.7 km)
Rudmore Roundabout	(1.8 miles, 2.9 km, direction NE)
M27 Junction 12	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
Southampton Airport	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction NW)
Bournemouth Airport	(31.8 miles, 51.1 km, direction W)
Portsmouth Cathedral to London	(65.6 miles, 105.5 km, direction NE)

Accommodation & Hotels near Portsmouth Cathedral

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Holiday Inn Portsmouth	(0.3 miles, 0.4 km)
Queen's Hotel	(0.5 miles, 0.9 km)
Express By Holiday Inn Portsmouth	(0.6 miles, 1.0 km)
Seacrest Hotel	(1.1 miles, 1.8 km)
Royal Beach Hotel	(1.4 miles, 2.2 km, direction E)
Beaufort Hotel	(1.5 miles, 2.5 km, direction E)
Inn Lodge Portsmouth	(3.2 miles, 5.2 km, direction NE)
Ryde Castle	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction SW)
Springvale Hotel & Restaurant	(4.5 miles, 7.2 km, direction S)
Dorset Hotel	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction SW)
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