Once
upon a time,
before the town of Portsmouth was founded, this coastline was made
up of creeks, low-lying marsh and water. Over the centuries the coastline
has altered, but the town's position here on the south coast, its
proximity to the open sea, coupled with control of the harbour and
its entrance, have secured Portsmouth's place in history as one of
the world's great anchoranges and a rendevouz for British shipping
in times of war for over 800 years
Visitor Information
In order for you to enjoy your visit fully, the last entry to all our museums is half an hour before the published closing time
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hants. PO5 3NT
Open daily except 24-26 December
April - October 10.00am - 5.30pm
November - March 10.00am - 5.00pm
City Museum & Records Office
Museum Road Portsmouth PO1 2LJ
Open daily except 24-26 December
April - October 10.00am - 5.30pm
November - March 10.00am - 5.00pm
Charles Dickens Birthplace
393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hants. PO1 4QL
Open daily
Mid April - September 10.00am - 5.30pm
Dickens Birthday 7 February 10.00am - 5.00pm
Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade, Southsea Hants PO5 3PA
Open daily
April - September 10.00am - 5.30pm
Natural History Museum
Cumberland House, Eastern Parade, Southsea
Open daily except 24 - 26 December
April - October 10am-5.30pm
November - March 10am-4pm
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