The people and places of World War 1
World War 1 Remembrance Centre, Bastion 6, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ
The Centre houses many artefacts from World War 1 as well as models, memorabilia and displays telling the human stories behind the historical headlines. If, for instance, you don't know how World War 1 links the Titanic to Alice in Wonderland, you'll find out here! As well as free entrance and a large free car park, volunteers provide free guided tours of the centre, which is housed in a 160-year-old brick-built military bastion in the north of Portsmouth. Throughout the year, the centre opens from 11am to 2pm on Sundays and Tuesdays-Thursdays.
Timings & Tours
- Sunday 08 September:
- 11am-2pm
- Tuesday 10 September:
- 11am-2pm
- Wednesday 11 September:
- 11am-2pm
- Thursday 12 September:
- 11am-2pm
- Sunday 15 September:
- 11am-2pm
Location & directions
World War 1 Remembrance Centre, Bastion 6, Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ
- Directions:
- Sat Nav / GPS: 50° 49' 53.821" N 1° 3' 10.579" W 50.8316169, -1.0529387 WW1 Remembrance Centre Airport Service Road | Bastion 6, Portsmouth PO3 5PJ, England Hilsea Rail Station is a ten-minute walk away along the Airport Service Road
- Contact on day:
- World War 1 Remembrance Centre
- Telephone number:
- +442394007775
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
There are nine concrete steps at the entrance to the museum. The Centre does not have a public lavatory.
Additional information
- Max no of people per tour:
- 10
- Est. tour duration:
- 1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
