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Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum

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Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum

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Charles Dickens was born in this house on 7th February 1812. The Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum is the perfect place to start exploring and experiencing the work of one of England’s most famous and best-loved writers.

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Charles Dickens was born in this house, then known as 1 Mile End Terrace, on 7th February 1812. It was the first married home of his parents, John and Elizabeth Dickens. Here you can experience the authentic atmosphere of the comfortable Regency home which would have greeted the new-born Dickens.

Much of Victorian Portsmouth still remains in the city’s streets and heritage, drawn upon by Dickens himself in Nicholas Nickleby. The Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum is the perfect place to start exploring and experiencing the work of one of England’s most famous and best-loved writers.

2015 - 2016 Opening Hours
Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum is closed between October 2015 to the end of March 2016, with the following exceptions;

Christmas Weekend Opening
Open from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th December, 10am - 5pm

Special opening to celebrate Dickens' Birthday Sunday 7th February, 10am - 5pm.

Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.

Address: 393 Old Commercial Road , Portsmouth PO1 4QL, POR, GB
Phone: 023 9282 7261
State: POR
City: Portsmouth
Zip Code: PO1 4QL

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Finally I ve been there and it was a nice, smooth, quick and humble experience. If you are a literature person, I do recommend to visit. A 3 storey humble house. The staff in welcome desk gave a nice introduction and welcomed friendly. I liked the photo that Dickens surrounded by his characters.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
A hidden gem just behind the A3! We visited on Charles Dickens' birthday, so admission was free, which was nice This is the house where Dickens was born when his father worked for the Roalyal Navy, and gives you a really good idea of how they lived in a time when poverty and disease were rife in England. They weren't well off, but "respectable," and as was the norm back then they had a [lowly-paid] maid to cook and clean for them. The house is beautifully preserved and well worth a visit, if only to travel back in time. You may see actors in period costume or hear members of The Dickens Society reading passages from his books.
This was an interesting place to learn not just and Dickens and his family but also the middle class lifestyle of 1812!Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
Lovely small museum. We went in for free on the heritage open day. Beautiful place and informative. Very small so only need to allow max 45 mins
Lovely place to visit on a day out - well worth the walk from the busier parts of town. Nice, peaceful road to walk down then into a beautiful house that really captures the feel of a different period. Worth reading all the display boards. The shop downstairs has some nice gifts and souvenirs. The staff were very helpful and eager to chat!
I only went to show my friend who is over from Canada.I wanted him to get a feel for what Portsmouth used to look like along Old Commercial Road. I thought that being the birthplace of a world famous author would be a bonus ! Btw my friend loved it and the whole street too
A great little museum. Dickens was born here although left as,a toddler. His father worked for the Navy pay office. They have the chaise longue that Dickens passes away on. The house is on a leafy street that is surrounded by a red brick housing estate. It is quite a surprise when you come upon it. Make sure you check the website before you go, as the museum is only open part-time on certain days.
Very friendly welcome with a great introductory speech from the lady on the front desk. The room notes are just the right length and there are several detailed panels to read on the way round too. Lots of stairs mean it's not ideal for the less mobile amongst us but it is a lovely diverting visit with a nice gift shop containing some great items at a range of prices. We bought a leather bookmark and two Dickens novels and got change from £7. The is a small paid car park nearby although on-street parking a little further away is free.
Short stay in Portsmouth dedicated to this place! From the kind people that welcome you, to the details kept in this museum - truly amazing to walk around the 3 floors and have peak into the life back in the days and the life of Charles Dickens! The souvenirs are just the right amount and not commercial at all. Thank you!
It was a small museum, but it was packed full of history! The staff were quite knowledgeable as well. Just make sure to check when their hours are as they are only open a few days out of each month.Visited onWeekdayWait timeNo waitReservation recommendedNo
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