Visit Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Explore Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum, the first home of the renowned author which has been fantastically decorated in the regency style. Explore the different rooms throughout the house which tell the story of a home from the period.

The museum will be open from 10am to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) with free entry for all. Booking in advance is not required.

Please be aware the rooms in the house are available to view across a number of floors which are accessible by stairs only. For further information, please visit the museum website at charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk or contact the team ahead of visiting.

Parking is available nearby a short walk away.

Timings

Friday 11 September:

10:00-16:30

Saturday 12 September:

10:00-16:30

Sunday 13 September:

10:00-1630

Monday 14 September:

10:00-1630

Tuesday 15 September:

10:00-1630

Wednesday 16 September:

10:00-1630

Thursday 17 September:

10:00-1630

Friday 18 September:

10:00-1630

Saturday 19 September:

10:00-1630

Sunday 20 September:

10:00-1630

Location & directions

Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum, 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4QL

Directions:

How to find us: By car: Take the M275 into Portsmouth then turn left at Church Street Roundabout, following brown signs for Charles Dickens’ Birthplace. Turn left onto Wingfield Street and again onto Nelson Road. Turn left again onto Victoria Street. Old Commercial Road is at the very end. Please note, street parking is restricted, but there is a car park at the end of Old Commercial Road. Portsmouth Park & Ride is a convenient and sustainable way to travel into the city, with a designated stop on route for the museum. The daily PR1 bus service runs every 15 minutes to The Hard Interchange via the city centre.

Telephone number:

+442392821879

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking not required

Accessibility details

Please be aware the rooms in the house are available to view across a number of floors which are accessible by stairs only. For further information, please visit the museum website or contact the team ahead of visiting. Parking is available nearby a short walk away.

Additional information

For enquiries about visiting in advance of a visit, please contact 023 9283 4779. Further information about visiting can also be found at https://charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk/

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