Portsmouth Cathedral is joining hundreds of locations opening their doors as part of Heritage Open Days (HODs). England’s largest festival of history and culture returns this September, with a whole host of things to see and do from family activities to evening experiences, this year's programme has something for everyone and it’s all free!
Saturday 18 September
11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Sunday 19 September
2pm
This year’s programme offers a recipe for discovery: the festival’s theme is Edible England. From woodland foraging to factory floors, forgotten recipes to regional delicacies, the HODs festival community will explore the past, present, and future of England’s culinary heritage and culture. Portsmouth was once the entry port for many new tastes and flavours, from tea to oranges.
Portsmouth Cathedral will be open daily during HOD’s with special exhibition materials relating to Portsmouth’s ‘foodie’ past, including a special ‘Taste of Portsmouth’ self-guided tour you can explore on your phone! Join one of our free guided tours to uncover more of our history, with extra tours added over the weekend (18/19 September).
Free admission - donation appreciated