Portsmouth
Properties and events in Portsmouth
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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.
British Restaurant Exhibition and Digital Trail Pop-Up
Visit us inside the Greenhouse community building to explore information boards uncovering the story of the British Restaurant and its role in everyday wartime life. Chat with staff, follow QR codes to our interactive heritage map, and oral histories
Connecting the Threads: Free Introductory Tours of the Overlord Embroidery
The Overlord Embroidery commissioned in 1968, was directly inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry. The D-Day Story museum are offering free introductory tours which will highlight connections and contrasts of two monumental artworks created 900 years apart.
Downtown Pompey - Storming the Teacup: Diversifying Pompey’s Heritage
Pop up exhibition and will include creative workshop delivered by Downtown Pompey.
Fort Widley Cold War Bunker Taster Tour
Don't miss this opportunity to experience first hand the part Fort Widley played during the Cold War. This is a one hour guided tour.
Guided Tour of the Southsea Archives Repository
A guided tour of the Southsea Archives Repository - where the bulk of Portsmouth's archive material is stored
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.
Portsmouth at Play - Poetry Workshop
Join Jackson Davies, Portsmouth's Poet Laureate, for a two-hour poetry workshop inspired by and celebrating the history of Portsmouth at play!
Portsmouth Cathedral: Specialist Organ Tour
Join us on an exciting tour that delves into the unusual architecture history of the Organ of Portsmouth Cathedral.
Portsmouth Cathedral: Specialist Tour about the ordinary and extraordinary lives of local people.
Join us on an exciting tour that delves into some of the ordinary and extraordinary lives of local people who would have worshipped in St Thomas and are commemorated and buried here.
Portsmouth Cathedral: Tower Tour
Discover more about Portsmouth Cathedral on a tour of our 17th century tower, not regularly open to the public.
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!
Visit Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum
Visit Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum, the perfect place to start exploring and experiencing the work of one of England’s most famous and best-loved writers.
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.