Pay a visit to the small, terraced house where, in 1812, the famous novelist Charles Dickens was born. The home in which he lived for a short time has been lovingly restored and furnished to illustrate middle-class tastes of Dickens' era.
The furniture, ceramics, glass, household objects and decorations faithfully recreate the Regency style which Charles's parents would have favoured, although their actual possessions have long since been dispersed.
There are three furnished rooms: the parlour, the dining room, and the bedroom where Charles was born. The exhibition room features a display on Charles Dickens and Portsmouth, as well as a small collection of memorabilia. This includes the couch on which he died at his house in Kent, his snuff box, inkwell, and paper knife - poignant reminders of an author celebrated for his prodigious talents and creative output.
Please visit the museum website using the link above to find out the open day dates and times for this year.
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.60 per ticket |
| Child | £5.05 per ticket |
| Educational groups (school, college & university) | £3.40 per ticket |
| Group price adult | £5.05 per ticket |
| Group price child | £3.40 per ticket |
| Group price senior citizen (60+) | £4.35 per ticket |
| Leisure Card holders | £5.05 per ticket |
| Senior citizen (60+) | £5.90 per ticket |
| Student with valid ID | £5.05 per ticket |
Free admission for Portsmouth residents (PO1-6) and schools.
Take M27 to M275. Follow brown Tourist signs to Charles Dickens' Birthplace.
Nearest train station is Portsmouth & Southsea.
| Open select dates (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025) |
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* Open Thursdays and Sundays, 10am to 4.30pm (last admission 4pm).
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