St Mary's Church

‘Who Inspires You?’ is the theme of a series of storytelling events being held by Pamodzi Creatives to celebrate 'local heroes and young creators'.

Children to celebrate local heroes at Portsmouth storytelling events

Portsmouth Cathedral

Church attendance across the Diocese of Portsmouth is increasing

St Mary's Church in Fratton Road, Fratton

Church to be converted into wrestling arena for fundraising event

Father Bob White at the St Mary’s May Fayre.

St Mary's May Fayre returns to Portsmouth this bank holiday weekend

St Mary's Church in Fratton Road, Portsmouth welcomed 200 people from all faiths and none, and who represent
the local community, on Monday 9th March 2026
Pictured: Visitors at the Ramadan event
Picture: Habibur Rahman

Portsmouth church hosts iftar meal to break Ramadan fast

The Ven Bob White, vicar, St Mary's Church, Fratton

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Join us for pancakes, panto and so much more

The Venerable Bob White: Picture Chris Moorhouse

'Share some love' to those most in need in Portsmouth this Christmas

The News Carol Service 2024 was held at St Mary's Church in Fratton. Picture: Sarah Standing (061224-235)

Light up St Mary's Church this Christmas at The News carol service

The Festival of Lights took place on Friday, November 14, 2025, starting from Victory Business Centre and ending at St Mary's Church in Fratton.

Picture: Sarah Standing (141125-6857)

Magical intricate lanterns illuminate Fratton at popular annual event

Faith in the community: Christmas festival lights up our village

The Rev Katherine Message outside St Alban’s Church, Copnor

FAITH IN THE COMMUNITY: Come and join our new family service

Wrestling suplexes into St Mary’s Church, Fratton

Alan Mak MP and Rev Nick Todd look at the ancient yew tree in St Mary's churchyard on Hayling Island

Havant MP Alan Mak welcomes new priest for Hayling as three Island churches are ...

Veterans were honoured at a VJ Day 80 Service at St. Marys Church, Portchester on Sunday, August 17.

Poignant ceremony sees local veterans honoured at VJ Day 80 service

St Mary’s Church received a PAD from Taylor Wimpey.

Taylor Wimpey Donates Life Saving Defibrillator to Rowner Church

Morgan Reed with her bag of clothes to be weighed, and paid for by the kilogram. Picture: Chris Moorhouse (010225-37)

Crowds flock to pick up trendy bargains by the bag load
A unique shopping experience arrived in Portsmouth yesterday with shoppers flocking to Fratton to pick up clothes sold by the kilo.
Joe Williams

St Mary's Church Fratton Portsmouth May 1973

17 retro photos from St Mary's Church over the years

A new vintage clothing sale is coming to Portsmouth where items can be bought for as little as £1.

Vintage clothing sale boasting bargain prices to launch - when

Inspiring Fratton Awards

Inspiring Fratton Awards 2024: Stephen Morgan congratulates local winners

The News Carol Service was held at St Mary's Church in Fratton. Picture: Sarah Standing (061224-235)

Magical Christmas spirit created at The News' Carol Service - 18 Pictures

Portsmouth FC manager John Mousinho at last year’s The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-64)

Pompey boss John Mousinho to spread Christmas cheer at carol service

Families from Rowner will enjoy the Light Party at St Mary's Church

Faith in the Community: Join us for an alternative family celebration

This is one we are still waiting to hear about, but we really hope We Shine Portsmouth will be back for 2023!

We Shine Portsmouth makes a spectacular return to the city

Canon Bob White

Faith in the community: why we'll be helping to feed people this Harvest

Teenagers enjoy the water slide on the High Tide holiday

Faith in the Community: I'm proud of these amazing young people

From We Shine Portsmouth 2022. Picture by Sam Luck

Festival of art and light to return to city in autumn 2024

Lake Road in Portsmouth will be closed for nearly two weeks as engineering work is taking place ahead of the installation of a new tiger crossing. Picture: Portsmouth City Council.

Major road closed for nearly two weeks due to roadworks
A major road in Portsmouth will remain closed for nearly two weeks while engineers carry out infrastructure improvements - including measures to encourage more people to walk and cycle.
Freddie Webb

Lake Road in Portsmouth will be closed for nearly two weeks as engineering work is taking place ahead of the installation of a new tiger crossing. Picture: Portsmouth City Council.

Major road to shut for nearly two weeks - when it closes and reopens

St Mary's Church in Fratton, May Fayre took place on bank holiday Monday, May 6, 2024.

Pictured is: Father Bob White.

Picture: Sarah Standing (060524-8552)

In Pictures: Thousands flock to Fratton church for fun community fayre

The Community May Fayre 2023 held at St Mary's Church in Fratton, Portsmouth, on Monday, May 1.

Pictured is: Father Bob White.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Beloved community May Fayre to return - details

Hundreds today turned out for the funeral of respected Gosport ABC head coach and community figure Darren Blair. Pic: Sarah Standing.

Show goes on: hundreds turn out and pay respects to ‘king of Gosport’

Portsmouth Choral Union perform St John's Passion by Bob Chilcott at St Mary's Church, March 2024

'Beautiful harmonies': Portsmouth Choral Union at St Mary's Church | Review

Canon Bob White

'Messy Holy Week' will help you explore the Easter story

The dining room inside Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum. Picture: Marcin Jedrysiak

A snapshot of Charles Dickens' life in Portsmouth on his 212th birthday

Comfort and Joy 2023 (from left) - Sherry Craig of Two Saints, Michelle Treacher of Hope into Action, Portsmouth, curate Rev Rajiv Sidhu, Rev Canon Bob White, Claire Lambon of Stop Domestic Abuse, Mel Goddard of Roberts Centre, and CEO of Roberts Centre Carole Damper at St Mary's Church, Fratton. Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Comfort and Joy campaign celebrating its 21st anniversary of helping ‘those on t...

Portsmouth FC manager John Mousinho and Pompey mascot Nelson. The News Carol Service, St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth
Picture: Chris Moorhouse (jpns 081223-78)

37 pictures as The News’ carol service returns on Friday night with special gues...

Pictured is: People admiring the decorated trees.
Picture: Keith Woodland (071221-78)

See 14 pictures from the Alverstoke Christmas Tree Festival

Pictured: The SUN installation at St Mary's Church, Fratton, Portsmouth.

12 pictures of giant breath-taking sun installation at St Mary's Church

The SUN sculpture as seen in Blackpool

Giant art installation is the star as city gets ready for Lantern Parade

Rita Fergusson is celebrating turning 103 years old.

Portsmouth woman celebrates turning 103

The market will be held in West Street, Fareham.

Artisan market to take over Fareham town centre

A Celebration of Cycling will be held at St Mary's Church this Sunday

Portsmouth church holds a Celebration of Cycling this weekend

There is going to be a free public exhibition at St Mary’s Church in Hayling Island from Monday to Wednesday in honour of the Combined Operations Pilotage and Reconnaissance Parties (COPP). Pic Andrew Griffin

Memorial service this week for commandos who risked lives during war

Chris Prowse takes in the views of the city from the church tower at the Climb the Steps at St Mary's Church.
Picture: Stuart Martin (220421-7042)

Stunning 360 degree views of Portsmouth from St Mary's Church

Portsmouth Choral Union at St Mary's Church, Portsmouth on June 24

Review | Portsmouth Choral Union at St Mary's Church, Portsmouth

Project71 D-Day anniversary commemorations

Project71 veterans and volunteers commemorate D-Day anniversary

Liz Weston is crowned by Dan McCrohon at St Mary's Church in Fratton Picture: Peter Langdown

Families enjoy St Mary's Church 'Big Lunch' Celebration

The Community May Fayre 2023 held at St Mary's Church in Fratton, Portsmouth, on Monday, May 1.

Picture: Sarah Standing

Families enjoy community fun at St Mary's May Fayre

St Mary's vicar Father Bob White welcomed visitors to the Community May Fayre which he said had something for everyone to enjoy.

Picture: Sarah Standing

11 photos from St Mary's May Fayre

St Mary's Church will be hosting their community fayre next week.

Huge community fayre returns for another year

(left to right, back): Tony Mulkern, Vicki Langton, Temporary Accommodation Support Service team leader at the Roberts Centre, and the Rev Rajiv Sidhu, curate at St Mary’s Church, Fratton; (front, left to right): Shay, Tommy and Frankie Mulkern with Canon Bob White, vicar of St Mary’s Church, Fratton.

Kind-hearted donations of 750 Easter eggs

Anna Potten, Community Development Worker for Fratton Big Local, at the Songs Of Home & Circle installation in St Mary's Church. Picture: Mike Cooter (160323)

Stunning light installation at Portsmouth's St Mary's Church

The funeral of Ace Rewcastle was held at St Mary's Church in Fratton.

Picture: Sarah Standing (240223-0123)

Portsmouth proves it will always be here for Ace's loved ones

Ace Rewcastle's coffin is carried into St Mary's Church in Fratton today
Picture: Sarah Standing

Tearjerking farewells at funeral of Portsmouth boy Ace Rewcastle

Brave Rival play at The Lens Studio, Portsmouth on February 2, 2023. Picture by Rob Blackham/Blackham Images

Blues-rockers Brave Rival to play hometown gig at The Lens Studio