
Portsmouth Cathedral, Portsmouth (must see)
The Cathedral Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, Portsmouth, commonly known as Portsmouth Cathedral, is the Church of England cathedral of the City of Portsmouth, England and is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth. It is the seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth. Around the year 1180 Jean de Gisors, a wealthy Norman merchant and Lord of the Manor of Titchfield, gave land in his new town of Portsmouth to the Augustinian canons of Southwick Priory so that they could build a chapel "to the glorious honour of the martyr Thomas of Canterbury". This chapel was to become in turn a parish church in the 14th century and then a cathedral in the 20th century. Between 1902 and 1904 the church was closed for restoration work to be carried out. In 1927 the Diocese of Portsmouth was created. In 1932 Sir Charles Nicholson published plans to enlarge St Thomas's. In 1939, due to the outbreak of World War II, work on the extension scheme stopped, and was not recommenced until 1990.
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Sight Name: Portsmouth Cathedral
Sight Location: Portsmouth, England (See walking tours in Portsmouth)
Sight Type: Religious
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Sight Location: Portsmouth, England (See walking tours in Portsmouth)
Sight Type: Religious
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Walking Tours in Portsmouth, England
Create Your Own Walk in Portsmouth
Creating your own self-guided walk in Portsmouth is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Portsmouth Introduction Walking Tour
One of England's most notable naval bases and ports, the city of Portsmouth is closely associated with sea. Still, despite its seafaring background, Portsmouth has quite a bit to offer its guests on the dry land as well. Follow this orientation walk to familiarize yourself with some interesting facts about historic and contemporary Portsmouth manifested in various sights and landmarks.
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Tour Duration: 3 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 4.9 Km or 3 Miles
Historical Dockyard Tour
Naval life has played a crucial role in the development and in the existence of the city. Most of the events that the area experienced are connected to its exit to the sea. This tour is aimed to reflect them in the region's museums and other monuments that will help you discover the beautiful sea history and present port life of the city. Take the tour and explore these beautiful events in... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.2 Km or 0.7 Miles
Portsmouth Cultural Venues
Portsmouth is a city with rich history and preserved traditions, so its cultural life presents a point of interest for tourists from all over the world. Different museums and galleries will show you the city from different points of view, and the following tour will help you to feel as if you are a part of its cultural life.
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
Top Religious Buildings
The old church life in Portsmouth is not one of the richest, yet it is most closely connected to the local history and culture. Their history and origins are either connected to real historical events with true personages, or are based on old local legends. In taking the tour you will not only get acquainted with these events and stories but you will also enjoy fine sightseeing of these historical... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles