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Join us for a stroll through Victoria Park to learn about its rich heritage and history for Heritage Open Days!

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.

Learn about the Battle of Southsea when thousands of protestors clashed with police and soldiers in a four-day riot on Southsea Common.

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.

Pop up exhibition and will include creative workshop delivered by Downtown Pompey.

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.

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.