The D-Day Story is hosting an array of events this May, from marking Victory in Europe Day to activities for half term. On Sunday 10 May, the museum will be celebrating VE Day with performances from singer Nathalie Gunn, who will be returning to perform songs from the 1930s and 1940s. There will be the […]
Fundraising has officially begun for a memorial statue of her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, marking a moment of deep national and local significance as Portsmouth celebrates 100 years since being granted city status. Portsmouth has long held a strong and enduring relationship with the Crown, and her late Majesty visited the city on many […]
The impressive Galeón Andalucía is in Portsmouth from 31 July until 3 August, docked at Gunwharf Quays Marina. The ship is 49 metres long, has six decks and seven sails and weighs over 500 tonnes. 26 crew live and work on it. It’s a replica of the ship used by the Spanish during the XVI […]
It’s back – Portsmouth International Kite Festival is again bringing an explosion of colour to Southsea Common over two days on Saturday and Sunday, 26-27 July 2025. A huge range of kites of all shapes and sizes will be on display, with the top flyers in action to delight the crowds. The festival takes place […]
The D-Day Story is hosting a day of activities to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. On Sunday 11 May there will be something for everyone as the museum marks Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) which is on 8 May. 2025 is 80 years since the end of […]
More free cycle repair sessions are available for everyone in Portsmouth this year, following successful Repair & Ride workshops in 2024. Portsmouth City Council is pleased to announce the return of Repair & Ride sessions for everyone in Portsmouth in 2025. Residents can learn the basics of cycle maintenance through a series of informal, hands-on […]
From 15 – 23 March for National Lottery Open Week you can get in free to The D-Day Story in Portsmouth. It’s a way for National Lottery-funded venues to say thank you to players for raising money for projects and good causes. One adult or senior can get in free per National Lottery Ticket or […]
A decision has been made to begin the process of clearing a site in the south-east of the city, which could become a new hub for kitesurfing, kiteboarding, open water rowing, kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. Portsmouth has a potential opportunity to create a new watersports centre in the south-east of the city, on the […]
Calling all reading fanatics, book lovers, aspiring writers, film enthusiasts and poets – tickets are available to purchase for Portsmouth BookFest 2025, which runs from Tuesday 18 February to Sunday 9 March. Portsmouth BookFest is a popular annual event organised by Portsmouth City Council. This year, it’s part of ‘In Our Words’, a year long […]
Have your say on how the council should spend its budget to support residents in the city. How should we celebrate Portsmouth’s centenary as a city in 2026? How can local services best support you and your family? The Big Portsmouth Survey 2024 is open, and Portsmouth City Council is inviting all residents aged 16 […]
