Join us for an hour-long Organ tour led by Dr David Price, Organist and the Master of the Choristers on 15th October at 1pm. Learn how the organs of Portsmouth Cathedral work and feel the building with music daily, with exclusive access to unseen areas of the Cathedral. Including a behind the scenes tour of the Trumpets de Maris.
Adults can enjoy experience for £15, while a reduced rate of £13 is available for children 16 and under. Please note there are limited spaces on the tour and they must be booked in advanced. Booking fees to apply as well.
Accessibility:
The route up the Organ, behind the organ and the Organ trumpets consists of the following potential hazards:
35 steps to the Organ Gallery with fixed handrail.
37cm wide and 180cm tall door.
Followed by a narrow walkway, the narrowest part being 33cm wide.
Fixed parts of the organ on the floor, some measuring 14cm high, to step over.
51 steps to the Organ trumpets with a fixed handrail.
The tour is not suitable for those with fear of confined spaces, height or with mobility or breathing or other related health issues.
The area behind the organ is very narrow, and it is essential you wear suitable clothing and footwear, to minimise risk of any accident caused while in this restricted non-public area which could arise due to the historical nature of the building.
Only small items can be carried, larger items must be left at ground level. Both hands should be kept free behind the organ.
The instructions of staff and volunteers must be followed at all times and anyone not following their instruction will be escorted back to the ground floor level.
The Cathedral authorities have taken every reasonable step to ensure safety and a full risk assessment is in place which can be viewed on request.
Please note the Visitor Safety Instructions will need to be read and agreed before the start of the tour.