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Portsmouth Events
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Charles Dickens' Birthplace
All year round in Portsmouth
Festivals & Heritage
One of Britain's most famous authors, Charles Dickens began life in Portsmouth in 1812, where he stayed for just three years. The interior of the house in which he was born and is now set in the Regency style of the era.
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Portsmouth Blue Reef Aquarium
All year round in Portsmouth
Kids & Family
Frogs from South America and Northern Australia, freshwater otters, tropical angel fish and puffer fish are just some of the extraordinary and colourful creatures to be discovered at Portsmouth's Blue Reef Aquarium.
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Chichester Festivities
Jun - Jul 2012 (annual) in Chichester
Festivals & Heritage
The Chichester Festivities music and arts event takes over venues throughout the town, including the Norman cathedral. Festival-goers can enjoy everything from classical music to jazz, comedy, fireworks and ghost walks.
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Southsea Castle
All year round in Portsmouth
Festivals & Heritage
Built in 1544 at the behest of Henry VIII, Southsea Castle has enjoyed a long and healthy life, although it has long since retired from military service. It now maintains its 19th-century appearance thanks to Portsmouth Council.
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Twenty20 Cup: Hampshire Hawks
Jun - Aug 2012 (annual) in Rose Bowl
Sport & Outdoors
The Friends Life T20 begins with a group format in June, before quarter finals in July and Finals Day in August. This year Finals Day takes place at Southampton's Rose Bowl where Hampshire Hawks play their home games.
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Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
All year round in Portsmouth
Festivals & Heritage
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard houses some of the city's principal attractions, including HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860, the Royal Naval Museum, Action Stations, the Mary Rose and Dockyard Apprentice. Visit individual attractions or take a guided tour round the harbour.
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Portsmouth City Museum
All year round in Portsmouth
Kids & Family
Visitors can learn everything about the history of Portsmouth at the City Museum, from the Stone Age to today. An exciting permanent exhibition left by Richard Lancelyn Green explores Sherlock Holmes and the life of his creator, Arthur Conan Doyle.
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