Portsmouth

Properties and events in Portsmouth

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'Botanical Metamorphosis' in the Battlements

Round Tower, Point Barracks, Broad Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2FS
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join local artists and florists for the immersive exhibition 'Botanical Metamorphosis' within the historic, Grade I listed Round Tower, situated in the heart of Old Portsmouth.

An Evening of Portsmouth History

Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ
In person
Pre-booking required

Come join us for an exciting journey through the rich history of Portsmouth at The Green House Community Hub, hosted by Solent Original Walks.

Archives Roadshow - Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf

42 The Vulcan, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BF
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Aspex Gallery, Gunwharf.

Archives Roadshow - Beddow Library

Beddow Library, 180 Milton Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 8PR
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Beddow Library.

Archives Roadshow - Cosham Library

Cosham Library, Spur Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EB
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Cosham Library.

Archives Roadshow - North End Library

North End Library, 7 Gladys Avenue, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9AX
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is North End Library.

Archives Roadshow - Southsea Library

19-21 Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QQ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is Southsea Library.

Archives Roadshow - The Greenhouse, Victoria Park

The Greenhouse, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

Join the Portsmouth History Centre at sites across the city for a brand new Archives Roadshow! This stop on the roadshow is The Greenhouse, Victoria Park.

Behind the Scenes at the Mary Rose Museum

Main Road, H M Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3PY
In person
Pre-booking required

Explore behind the scenes at the Mary Rose Museum, and explore previously unseen treasures in our reserve collection!

Behind the scenes: a closer look at the collections of The D-Day Story, Portsmouth

Hampshire,
Online event
Pre-booking not required

Join us online as we take a look behind the scenes at the museum's recently-acquired artefacts.

Fort Widley Taster Tour

Peter Ashley Activity Centre, Fort Widley, Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3LS
In person
Pre-booking required

Don't miss this opportunity to sample the amazing rich heritage of an iconic Palmerston Fort. Understand more about why Fort Widley was built and how it has served the local community over the past 150 years. This is a one hour guided tour.

Portsmouth Cathedral: Specialist Inside Architecture Tour

High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the inside of Portsmouth Cathedral.

Portsmouth Cathedral: Specialist Organ Tour

High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architecture history of the Organ of Portsmouth Cathedral.

Portsmouth Cathedral: Specialist Outside Architecture Tour

High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH
In person
Pre-booking required

Join us on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural history of the outside of Portsmouth Cathedral.

Portsmouth Cathedral: Tower Tour

High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH
In person
Pre-booking required

Discover more about Portsmouth Cathedral on a tour of our 17th century tower, not regularly open to the public.

Storehouse 9 - Site Lines & Motifs

Storehouse 9, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

An exhibition of drawings and maps created by Nicola Crowson and Tina Bird Wallbridge Of The School of Architecture, Art & Design, University of Portsmouth.

Talk: Behind the scenes, a closer look at the collections of The D-Day Story, Portsmouth

Cosham Library, Spur Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 3EB
In person
Pre-booking preferred

For Heritage Open Days, find out more about some of the artefacts that have recently been given to the museum.

The people and places of World War 1

World War 1 Remembrance Centre, Bastion 6, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The World War 1 Remembrance Centre in Portsmouth is dedicated to the eternal memory of those who fought and died in the conflict.

The People's Parks of Hampshire Exhibition

The Green House, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

The Hampshire Gardens Trust Research Group has completed a survey of all urban parks in Hampshire and is hosting an exhibition showcasing four years of research.

The Storm Cone Open Day

The Green House, Victoria Park, Anglesea Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3HJ
In person
Pre-booking not required

We are inviting members of the public to Victoria Park to engage with the augmented reality installation, The Storm Cone.