Eastney Engine Houses

Portsmouth

Type:Museum

Eastney Beam Engine House, Henderson Road, Eastney, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9JF

Tel: +44 023 9282 7261

Eastney Beam Engine

About

Visit the impressive Victorian buildings, which showcase the marvels of Victorian engineering. Get up close to some impressive machines – some of which date back to 1887 – and have been restored to their original condition.

Eastney Gas Engine House is open every Wednesday from 10am-12pm.

Both Engine Houses host open days on the last Sunday of every month (except December), from 10am to 4pm. Please note, only the Gas Engine House will be open on the last Sundays in June and August.

Book Tickets

Facilities

Accessibility

  • Guide Dogs Permitted

Establishment Features

  • Groups by arrangement
  • Toilets

Parking & Transport

  • Parking (free)

Payment Methods

  • Approx length of visit - 1 hour
  • Groups Accepted - Must be booked in advance

Provider Preferences

  • In town/city centre

Specialist Features

  • Educational Groups
  • Marketed Towards Families
  • Marketed Towards Senior Citizens

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted - Most suitable for Key Stages 2 and 3

TripAdvisor

Map & Directions

Road Directions

Nearest major road is A288 or A2030. The Museum is situated in Henderson Road, just off the eastern end of the seafront.

Opening Times

March Open Day (31 Mar 2024)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
April Open Day (28 Apr 2024)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
May Open Day (26 May 2024)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
June Open Day (30 June 2024)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
July Open Day (28 July 2024)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
September Open Day (27 Sept 2024)
DayTimes
Friday12:00 - 16:30
October Open Day (27 Oct 2024)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00
November Open Day (24 Nov 2024)
DayTimes
Sunday10:00 - 16:00

* Last admission 3pm.
In addition to the monthly open days, Eastney Gas Engine House is also open 10am-12pm every Wednesday.

What's Nearby

  1. Cumberland House Natural History Museum

    See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

    1.14 miles away
  2. Krazy Kaves

    A purpose-built play and party centre for toddlers through to 12-year olds.

    1.2 miles away
  3. Kings Theatre

    The dignified and beautiful Kings Theatre is one of the most elegant Edwardian playhouses…

    1.51 miles away
  1. The Pyramids Centre

    One of Portsmouth’s largest health and wellbeing centres, located just off Southsea Beach.

    1.83 miles away
  2. The D-Day Story

    The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June…

    1.99 miles away
  3. Southsea Castle

    Built in 1544, Southsea Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by…

    2 miles away
  4. The New Theatre Royal

    The New Theatre Royal in the heart of Portsmouth is an iconic Victorian building and one…

    2.1 miles away
  5. Blue Reef Aquarium

    Enter the Blue Reef Aquarium and take a safari from the depths of the Solent to the…

    2.1 miles away
  6. Portsmouth Guildhall

    Portsmouth Guildhall is one of the premier event and entertainment venues on the South…

    2.1 miles away
  7. Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

    Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.

    2.14 miles away
  8. Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth,…

    2.22 miles away
  9. Station Theatre, Hayling Island

    Entertainment all year round.

    2.25 miles away
  10. Hayling Island Beach


    Hayling Island has over 3 miles of beaches along the seafront facing the Solent and many…

    2.54 miles away
  11. Funland Amusement Park

    Real seaside fun for all the family. Funlands Amusement Park is situated right next to…

    2.58 miles away
  12. Hayling Light Railway

    The Hayling Seaside Railway runs from Beachlands to Eastoke - fun for all.

    2.6 miles away
  13. Harbour Tours


    Portsmouth is still the home of the modern Royal Navy and taking the Harbour Tour offers…

    2.68 miles away
Previous Next