Family Friendly Activities

Love Southsea Christmas Market at the Historic Dockyard is back!

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Boathouse 5 & 7

Get ready for Portsmouth's largest indoor Christmas market.  Step inside the historic Dockyard and explore a festive wonderland filled with local makers, creators and independent traders.

Discover unique gifts, enjoy family entertainment, and soak up the Christmas spirit in this truly magical setting.

Free entry ~ Family friendly

Love Southsea Christmas Market at the Historic Dockyard is back!

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard - Boathouse 5 & 7

Get ready for Portsmouth's largest indoor Christmas market.  Step inside the historic Dockyard and explore a festive wonderland filled with local makers, creators and independent traders.

Discover unique gifts, enjoy family entertainment, and soak up the Christmas spirit in this truly magical setting.

Free entry ~ Family friendly

Join us for a magical all-day Christmas market inside the stunning Portsmouth Cathedral!  Explore a festive wonderland filled with local makers, crafters, gift stalls, street food, and live entertainment all day long.

As day turns to twilight, soak up the Christmas lights, music and community spirit under one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.

Free Entry ~ Family Friendly ~ Dog Friendly

Christmas Fair

The skies above Southsea Common will explode into colour with a huge fireworks display on Tuesday 4 November.

The site opens at 4pm, with stalls and entertainment for the whole family. Then, the big event itself is scheduled to take place from 7pm.

A variety of hot food and refreshments will be available on site, as well as a funfair to keep the family entertained.

Craft & Flea brings together the best independent makers, collectors, designers, and creatives from your area.

Support small businesses by shopping local at our unique twist on the traditional craft market. With a wide selection of products, including ceramics, illustrations, candles, jewellery, vintage collections, and more, there's truly something for everyone on offer!

Southsea Castle hosts an exhibition and sale of original work from local artists, designers, makers and crafters. With a selection of work on offer - including paintings and prints, sculptures and jewellery - there’s something for every taste.

Plus, there's free entry to the Southsea Castle museum, and The Courtyard Bar & Restaurant will be open for breakfast, lunch, tea and cake.

Why not come along to one of our free workshops for children & young people covering a range of creative activities & street arts at: Charter Academy, ISAMBARD BRUNEL ROAD, Portsmouth, PO5 4HL on Sat 13th & Sunday 14th Sept

BOOK WORKSHOPS HERE

Are you a military family with young children? Looking for connection, support, and a space where everyone understands the unique challenges of military life?

Come and join us at our Military Families Stay & Play group, a welcoming, informal space for parents and carers from Serving and Veteran families to relax, chat, and let the little ones play in a safe and friendly environment.

Are you a military family with young children? Looking for connection, support, and a space where everyone understands the unique challenges of military life?

Come and join us at our Military Families Stay & Play group, a welcoming, informal space for parents and carers from Serving and Veteran families to relax, chat, and let the little ones play in a safe and friendly environment.