The Wild Cathedral
Open daily from Tuesday 16 August – Saturday 3 September
Something is growing this summer, unearth a natural world inside the Cathedral sure to entice your senses, open and accessible to all as we bring the outside inside.
About The Wild Cathedral
This summer, Portsmouth Cathedral will transform into a space sure to be a feast for the senses. Explore the Cathedral as we bring the outdoors indoors, with experiences around every corner to delight the senses! Explorers will have the chance to touch, smell, taste and hear the garden as it grows. The Wild Cathedral is supported by the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Neighbourhood Grant.
Activities and events
As well as daily opening, throughout the duration of The Wild Cathedral we’ll be hosting a number of activities and events. From yoga to special late night events featuring soundscapes, lighting and projects.
What is a sensory garden?
Sensory gardens include features, surfaces, objects and plants that stimulate our senses through touch, sight, scent, taste and hearing. They can be a therapeutic space for people to revive and recuperate, also often accessible for people with sight loss or wheelchairs to be fully independent.
What’s On
Get involved
Help us keep the garden growing! We are looking for Volunteer Gardeners, as well as donations of any pots or plants looking for a new life. If you are interested in helping our garden grow, please get in touch.
News & Updates
Frequently asked questions
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The Wild Cathedral is open during standard Cathedral opening hours, 10:00am to 3:00pm from Tuesday 16 August – Saturday 3 September.
Some events and activities may happen at times outside of these hours, please check event details when booking.
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You’ll find The Wild Cathedral in the Nave of Portsmouth Cathedral.
The Cathedral is located in the heart of Old Portsmouth, a short walk from Gunwharf Quay’s and Portsmouth Harbour Station.
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Admission to Portsmouth Cathedral and The Wild Cathedral is free to all. A suggested donation of £5 per person is greatly appreciated, and helps ensure our building for future generations.