Once upon a time,
the city was threatened by attack from the sea.
Henry VIII ordered that Southsea Castle be built to defend Portsmouth and it harbour. Since then the Castle has been guarding the city for over 400 years.

 

 

 

 

 

General Enquiries

For admission charges and opening times, please see our Visitor Information page.

Address for visiting:
Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
PO5 3PA

Postal Address for correspondence
City Museum & Records Office
Museum Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2LJ

Telephone: + 44 (0)23 9282 7261
Fax: +44 (0)23 9287 5276
Minicom: +44 (0)23 9287 6550

Enquiries by email

General enquiries about visiting, including group and school visits; hiring the Castle, including wedding receptions; plus commercial enquiries and publicity - mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 

Education Enquiries - education@portsmouthmuseums.co.uk

For other enquiries about this museum, including events and historical research - info@southseacastle.co.uk

Portsmouth Museums and Records Society logoClick here to find out more about Portsmouth Museums & Records Society, our 'Friends' organisation which supports the work of our museums.

 


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