Boathouse 4 Event (September) 2026

About this event

About 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: (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.

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