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Portchester is a historic coastal settlement located in Hampshire, England, known primarily for its impressive medieval castle. Portchester Castle, originally built in the late 3rd century as a Roman fort, stands as one of Britain's best-preserved Roman fortifications.

The area has played a significant role in England's defensive and maritime history, with the castle later being developed into a medieval palace and later serving as a prisoner-of-war camp during several conflicts. The village that grew around the castle maintains its historic character, with a mix of medieval, Georgian, and Victorian architecture.

The waterfront location of Portchester, situated on the northern shore of Portsmouth Harbour, has influenced its development and cultural heritage throughout the centuries. Today, the area combines its rich historical significance with modern suburban life, while preserving important archaeological and architectural heritage.

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Museums in Portchester

This overview contains all museums in and around Portchester. Curious about which museums there are in Portchester? These are the museums:

Exhibitions in Portchester

This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Portchester. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Portchester? The following exhibitions are on display:

Portchester discounts and discount cards & passes

Unfortunately we don't know about any discount passes in Portchester.

Reviews

This is what people say about museums in Portchester.

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    Recently, I visited the Mary rose museum in Portsmouth. The Mary Rose was Henry VIIIโ€™s flagship. It was the first ship that was made under Henryโ€™s rule, many people have speculated it was named after his sister but in actual fact it was named af

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      โ€ข  Aug 29, 2025
  • Absolute must-visit! We had a wonderful experience exploring the ship. Every single corner is fascinating, but the highlight by far was the interaction with the actor/guide who was playing the ship engineer on 17/11/24. From his knowledge of the ship

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      โ€ข  Nov 25, 2024
  • I booked the Easter craft activity for my grandchildren. It was good value and extremely well organised. Erin Wright who led the session was brilliant. She kept excellent control over the eleven children in the group, the resources were good quality

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      โ€ข  Apr 10, 2023
  • Amazing. My husband had always wanted to see the D day map and today his wish came true! You do have to phone up and book to see that. The building it is housed in is a great house. We also wanted to see the Royal Military Police museum which is a

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      โ€ข  Aug 29, 2018