Heritage Open Days - The people and places of World War 1

Portsmouth

Type:Heritage & History

Bastion 6, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ
Blue and white illustration of Architecture for Heritage Open Days 2025

About

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

The Centre houses many artefacts from World War 1 as well as models, memorabilia and displays telling the human stories behind the historical headlines. If, for instance, you don't know how World War 1 links the Titanic to Alice in Wonderland, you'll find out there!

As well as offering free entry and a large free car park, the centre has volunteers that provide free guided tours of the centre, which is housed in a 160-year-old brick-built military bastion in the north of Portsmouth.

Throughout the year, the centre opens from 11am to 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays - Thursdays.

Book Tickets

Guide Prices

Free

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Map & Directions

Opening Times

The people and places of World War 1 (14 Sept 2025 - 18 Sept 2025)

* Tours are available from 11am to 2pm on the following September dates:
Sunday 14
Tuesday 16
Wednesday 17
Thursday 18
Sunday 21

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