Heritage Open Days 2024

Heritage Open Days is back for 2024 - and this year's theme is: 'Routes - Networks - Connections'.

So get yourself ready for a host of exclusive cultural events taking place around Portsmouth (as well as the rest of England), exploring the ways in which people and ideas have moved around and come together throughout history.

Heritage Open Days started in 1994 as a way for people across the country to explore the heritage and history within their communities. It encouraged museums, attractions, theatres, historic sites and many more besides to throw open their doors for a weekend of free activities, talks and displays. Visitors could then see for themselves the hard work and dedication that goes into keeping these places going all year round.

Now, three decades later, Heritage Open Days has grown into a huge celebration of culture, with hundreds of events taking place right across the country.

A host of Portsmouth attractions have already lined up their events for Heritage Open Days 2024 (which this year takes place from 6 to 15 September). There's everything from guided tours to interactive activities and live performances. You can also go behind the scenes at many top museums and attractions to see items not usually on public display.

Take a look at the events taking place in Portsmouth below, or head directly to the Heritage Open Days website for further information.

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Heritage Open Days - Portsmouth Cathedral Tower Tour

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HA

Telephone
023 9282 3300

Old Portsmouth

Are you ready to embark on a journey through time and scale new heights of discovery?

Dates

From:
14 Sept 2025
Heritage Open Days - The Storm Cone Portsmouth Artist and Curator Talk

Address

Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ

Portsmouth

Laura Daly and Lindsay Taylor discuss the making of the artwork that uses augmented reality technology for a breath-taking experience.

Dates

From:
16 Sept 2025Open 14:00 - 15:00
Heritage Open Days - The People's Parks of Hampshire Exhibition

Address

Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ

Portsmouth

The Hampshire Gardens Trust Research Group exhibits the results of a four-year project.

Dates

From:

17 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 14:00
Heritage Open Days - 'Botanical Metamorphosis' in the Battlements

Address

Round Tower, Broad Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2JE

Old Portsmouth

Join local artists and florists for an immersive exhibition within the historic, Grade I listed Round Tower.

Dates

From:

19 Sept 2025to20 Sept 2025
Heritage Open Days - Portsmouth Cathedral Outside Architecture Tour

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HA

Old Portsmouth

Join Portsmouth Cathedral on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the building.

Dates

From:
13 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Heritage Open Days - Portsmouth Cathedral Outside Architecture Tour

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HA

Old Portsmouth

Join Portsmouth Cathedral on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the building.

Dates

From:
19 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Heritage Open Days - An Evening of Portsmouth History

Address

Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ

Portsmouth

Join Solent Original Walks for an exciting journey through the rich history of Portsmouth.

Dates

From:
15 Sept 2025Open 18:00 - 20:30
Heritage Open Days - WWI Remembrance Centre

Address

Bastion 6, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ

Portsmouth

Take in the personal histories of World War One as part of Heritage Open Days.

Dates

From:

14 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025
Heritage Open Days - Portsmouth Cathedral Organ Tour

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HA

Old Portsmouth

Join Portsmouth Cathedral for an exciting tour, delving into the unusual architecture history of its organ.

Dates

From:
18 Sept 2025Open 14:15 - 15:15
Heritage Open Days - Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose

Address

The Mary Rose, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PY

Portsmouth

Get up close to some of the incredible artefacts not currently on public display.

Dates

From:

12 Sept 2025to15 Sept 2025
Heritage Open Days - Victoria Park Heritage Walk

Address

Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ

Portsmouth

Join Solent Original Walks for a stroll through Victoria Park to learn about its rich heritage and history!

Dates

From:

20 Sept 2025to21 Sept 2025Open 12:00 - 13:00
Heritage Open Days - The people and places of World War 1

Address

Bastion 6, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ

Portsmouth

Take a tour of the WW1 Remembrance Centre.

Dates

From:

14 Sept 2025to18 Sept 2025
Heritage Open Days - The Storm Cone Open Day

Address

Victoria Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ

Portsmouth

Engage with the augmented reality installation, The Storm Cone, for Heritage Open Days.

Dates

From:
12 Sept 2025Open 10:00 - 12:00
Heritage Open Days - Portsmouth Cathedral Inside Architecture Tour

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HA

Old Portsmouth

Join Portsmouth Cathedral on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the building.

Dates

From:
16 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00
Heritage Open Days - Portsmouth Cathedral Inside Architecture Tour

Address

Portsmouth Cathedral, High Street, Old Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HA

Old Portsmouth

Join Portsmouth Cathedral on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the building.

Dates

From:
20 Sept 2025Open 13:00 - 14:00