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St Johns Roman Catholic Cathedral
Victorian church, with wooden vaulted ceiling. Built in five phases from 1882-1925, and consecrated in 1887. During World War II it was extensively damaged and Bishop's House was destroyed by a bomb. All stained glass windows, except rose window over the organ, were either damaged or destroyed, and were repaired or replaced. The sanctuary walls, where the High Altar was positioned, were covered by paintings by Nathanel Westlake. These were also damaged and in 1972 were painted out. In 1906 the High Altar was moved forward and placed under an elaborate baldacchino.
Opening Times
Open All Year
Open Christmas
Open New Year
| 28/08/2007 - 31/12/2008 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day | Times | |
| Monday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Bank Holiday | 08:00 | 18:00 |
Road Directions
Nearest major road is M27. Follow signs to historic seafront and when entering the city, the cathedral is well signposted.
Public Transport Directions
Nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea. Follow signs for Cathedral.
Facilities
Accessibility
- All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
- Facilities for Hearing Impaired Visitors
- Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors
- Guide Dogs Permitted
- Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
- Ramp/Level Access
- Toilets for Disabled Visitors
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Catering
- On-Site cafe/restaurant - Light refreshments, sandwiches, hot and cold beverages. Buffet for groups when pre-arranged.
Payment Methods
- Delta accepted
- Maestro Accepted
- MasterCard accepted
- Sterling Travellers Cheques accepted
- Visa accepted
Establishment Features
- Conference facilities
- Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- Toilets
Tours and Demonstrations
- Educational Visits Accepted
- Guided Tours Available for Groups
Printed Material in Foreign Languages
- French printed material
- German printed material
- Italian printed material
- Spanish printed material
St Johns Roman Catholic Cathedral
Portsmouth
Hamsphire
PO1 3HG
Telephone: +44 023 9282 6170
