Portsmouth
Properties and events in Portsmouth
Before heading out for your Heritage Open Days visit, please check entries for last-minute changes.
Battle of Southsea Talk
Learn about the Battle of Southsea when thousands of protestors clashed with police and soldiers in a four-day riot on Southsea Common.
Downtown Pompey - Storming the Teacup: Diversifying Pompey’s Heritage
Pop up exhibition and will include creative workshop delivered by Downtown Pompey.
Letters to Elsie Talk
Engaging talk exploring a rare Portsmouth family archive, revealing intimate stories of war, sea life and family loss, and how these personal records will be preserved for future generations.
Mindful Art in the Park – Memories of Victoria Park
Through simple mindful art activities, participants will be invited to reflect on what Victoria Park means to them, share memories of time spent there, and respond creatively to the park’s history, people and changing landscape.
Step back in time and experience the British Restaurant with Red Sauce Theatre
Immersive theatre performance taking place in the Green House where visitors will learn about the British Restaurants in public spaces in WW2 and the public canteen which was located in Victoria Park.
Victoria Park Heritage Walk
Join us for a stroll through Victoria Park to learn about its rich heritage and history for Heritage Open Days!
WW1 Remembrance Centre
The WW1 Remembrance Centre moved into Bastion 6, part of the Hilsea Lines in Portsmouth in 2014. It was built in 1871 and had fallen into an uninhabitable state. Volunteers worked to create somewhere to house the artefacts and open to the public.