St Mary's Church, Portsmouth

Name: St Mary's Church
Address: Fratton Rd, Portsmouth, PO1 5PA, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 23 9281 4444

#35 among attractions in Portsmouth

Church, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

St Mary's Church is the main Church of England parish church for the areas of Portsea and Fratton, both located in the city of Portsmouth, Hampshire. Standing on the oldest church site on Portsea Island, the present building, amongst the largest parish churches in the country, has been described as the "finest Victorian building in Hampshire". It is at least the third church on the site and has been designated a Grade II* listed building by Historic England. Former regular worshippers here have included Charles Dickens, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Cosmo Lang. ()

Coordinates: 50°48'13"N, 1°4'34"W

Address

Fratton RdFrattonPortsmouth PO1 5PA United Kingdom

Contact

+44 23 9281 4444

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Day trips

St Mary's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Wedgewood Rooms, Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth War Memorial, Fratton Park.

1.2 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
The Wedgewood Rooms, Portsmouth
30 min walk • The Wedgewood Rooms is an independent live music venue, in Southsea, Portsmouth, England, which hosts both music and comedy events. It has a capacity of 400 people, and is located on Albert Road in Southsea.
0.7 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Cascades Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
17 min walk • Cascades Shopping Centre is an enclosed shopping centre in the city centre of Portsmouth on the South Coast of England. It has a wide range of High Street retailers, and its own multi-storey car park connecting straight into the malls by lifts and stairs.
0.8 miSW
Monuments and statues
Portsmouth War Memorial, Portsmouth
21 min walk • The City of Portsmouth War Memorial, also referred to as the Guildhall Square War Memorial, is a First World War memorial in Guildhall Square in the centre of Portsmouth, Hampshire, on the south coast of England.
0.7 miSE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport
Fratton Park, Portsmouth
19 min walk • Fratton Park is a football ground in Portsmouth, England, which is the home of Portsmouth F.C. Fratton Park was first opened on a public open day on Tuesday 15 August 1899.
~1850 ftS
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Bridge Shopping Centre, Portsmouth
9 min walk • The Bridge Shopping Centre is a small shopping centre located in Portsmouth, England. The centre was opened in May 1989 on land which was formerly home to Portsea Island Central Premises Co-Op.
0.9 miSW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth
23 min walk • The New Theatre Royal is a Victorian Grade II* listed theatre in the heart of Portsmouth, England, with a capacity of 667. The theatre building was constructed in 1854 as Landport Hall. It was converted to a theatre two years later. It was rebuilt in 1884 by Charles J. Phipps and again in 1900 by Frank Matcham.
0.8 miSW
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth
21 min walk • Portsmouth Guildhall is a multi-use building in the centre of Portsmouth, UK, located on a pedestrian square close to the Portsmouth and Southsea railway station. Constructed in 1890, the building was known as Portsmouth Town Hall until 1926.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Portsmouth
14 min walk • Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum is a writer's house museum in Landport, Portsmouth, England situated at the birthplace of the eminent English author Charles Dickens; and as such played a prominent part in the 2012 bicentennial celebrations.
1.2 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Arcade
Kings Theatre, Portsmouth
30 min walk • The Kings Theatre is a theatre in Southsea, Portsmouth, designed by the architect Frank Matcham. It opened on 30 September 1907. It is operated by the Kings Theatre Trust Ltd. The building was designated a Grade II* listed building in 1976.
0.8 miW
Brick-built Victorian Gothic church
Cathedral of St John the Evangelist, Portsmouth
21 min walk • The Cathedral Church of St John the Evangelist is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Portsmouth, England. It is the mother church of the Portsmouth diocese and seat of the Bishop of Portsmouth, currently the Right Reverend Philip Egan.
1.1 miW
Museum, Maritime museum
HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth
30 min walk • Her Majesty's Naval Base, Portsmouth is one of three operating bases in the United Kingdom for the Royal Navy. Portsmouth Naval Base is part of the city of Portsmouth; it is located on the eastern shore of Portsmouth Harbour, north of the Solent and the Isle of Wight.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Mary's Church open?

St Mary's Church is open:

Monday 9 am - 12 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 12:30 pm
Wednesday 6 pm - 7 pm
Thursday 9 am - 12 pm
Friday 9 am - 12 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 8 am - 12 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Mary's Church?

Nearby attractions include Fratton, Portsmouth (8 min walk), HM Prison Kingston, Portsmouth (9 min walk), Buckland, Portsmouth (14 min walk), Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, Portsmouth (14 min walk).

How to get to St Mary's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Mary's Church:

Train

Fratton (13 min walk)
Portsmouth and Southsea (19 min walk)