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Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum
393 Old Commercial Road
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO1 4QL

Tel: 023 9282 1879

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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.

Volunteers will be in costume every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month and The Dickens Fellowship provide readings at 3pm on the first Sunday of every month. Please contact the museum prior to visiting to confirm these events are taking place.

Use the weblink above to access the museum's website for futher information.

Opening Times

Open (1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025)
Day	Times

* The museum is open periodically. Please check the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum's website for opening times ahead of travelling.

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Accessibility

Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Accessible parking close by. Historic building - access for less ambulent is limited. Virtual tour available to buy on DVD.
Guide Dogs Permitted

Establishment Features

Gift shop
Groups welcome
Licensed for weddings & ceremonies - Licensed as a venue for civil ceremonies. The museum will be closed to accommodate any bookings and the group size is small - only 19.
Toilets

Group Travel

Out of Hours Visits

Parking & Transport

On site parking close by
Parking (charge)
Railway station within walking distance

Payment Methods

Approx length of visit - 30-45 minutes
Groups Accepted
MasterCard accepted
Min group size - 15 (to achieve group rates)
Open by appointment outside normal opening times - Groups of 15 ot more can visit from Nov-Mar if booked two weeks in advance.
Visa accepted

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

Bengali printed material
Cantonese printed material
Dutch printed material
French printed material
German printed material
Hindi printed material
Italian printed material
Japanese printed material
Literature in Dutch
Literature in French
Literature in German
Literature in Italian
Literature in Japanese
Literature in Spanish
Russian printed material
Spanish printed material

Provider Preferences

In town/city centre
Indoor Attraction

Specialist Features

Educational Groups

Tours and Demonstrations

Educational Visits Accepted - Most suitable for Key Stages 1, 2 and 3.

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Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

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Opening Times

Map & Directions

View Map

Facilities

Accessibility

Establishment Features

Group Travel

Parking & Transport

Payment Methods

Printed Material in Foreign Languages

Provider Preferences

Specialist Features

Tours and Demonstrations

What's Nearby

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