The 2026 festival will take place
Friday 11th to Sunday 20th September 2026
The theme for this year’s festival is
Exploring daily working life through the ages.
The butcher, the baker, the candlestick maker - what did your ancestors do, and what was their daily life like? In 2026 we’ll be exploring stories of working lives, from learning a craft to establishing routines and cherished rituals. What will you discover in our factories, kitchens, dockyards, gardens and beyond?!
The 2026 Festival event directory will go live on 1st June
Heritage Open Days (HODs) provides the general public with amazing opportunities to discover new places and explore Hampshire’s incredible history, architecture, gardens and heritage.
It also gives a real boost to the local economy and enables businesses, charities, educational establishments and heritage organisations to showcase their venues, services and products!
