Join us at Portsmouth Historic Quarter for our September Pontoon Open Weekend, offering the chance to explore historic vessels up close

Boathouse 4 Event – Pontoon Open Weekend

19 & 20 September

Join us at Portsmouth Historic Quarter for our September Pontoon Open Weekend, offering the chance to explore historic vessels up close on the Boathouse 4 pontoon and experience Portsmouth’s maritime heritage from the water. Meet our volunteer team, learn the stories behind the boats, and step aboard selected vessels throughout the weekend.

🎟 Free entry to the site, Boathouse 4 and pontoon with a Historic Quarter Pass (available from the Visitor Centre).

🚤 Boat Trips Available:

High Speed Launch 102 – £65 per person (45-minute experience)

Motor Gun Boat 81 – £130 per person (1-hour experience)

Landing Craft F8 – £12 per adult, £6 per child (ages 5–15), Family ticket £30 (2 adults + 2 children, 30-minute experience)

🕚 Trip times (Landing Craft F8):

11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm

🎟 Book online: tickets.portsmouthhq.org

(Advance booking recommended, limited availability on the day)

🕙 Opening times: 10:00am – 4:30pm

📍 Location: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ

A great day out for all ages — explore Boathouse 4, enjoy free exhibitions including SHE_SEES, discover traditional boatbuilding, and relax at the Boathouse 4 Kitchen with harbour views.

A hands-on heritage experience on land and water in the heart of Portsmouth Historic Quarter.

Description supplied by the event organiser.