Charles Dickens’ birthplace in Portsmouth to reopen for private viewings

THE birthplace of a world-renowned author is set to reopen following the pandemic – for private viewings only.
By Fiona Callingham
Published 28th Aug 2020, 12:57 BST
Updated 28th Aug 2020, 13:57 BST
Dickens Birthplace Museum re-opens. Picture: Portsmouth City CouncilDickens Birthplace Museum re-opens. Picture: Portsmouth City Council
Dickens Birthplace Museum re-opens. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

Charles Dickens' birthplace in Landport, in Portsmouth, will open from September 5 to private tours to allow for social distancing at the cost of a normal admission ticket.

The Portsmouth City Council-run museum will open for groups from the same household or support bubble for hour long slots.

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A general view of the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum in Portsmouth on the 200th anniversary of his birth.A general view of the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum in Portsmouth on the 200th anniversary of his birth.
A general view of the Charles Dickens Birthplace Museum in Portsmouth on the 200th anniversary of his birth.

Councillor Steve Pitt, the council's culture boss, said: ‘It is great news we're able to reopen Charles Dickens' Birthplace to visitors and these private viewings are a fantastic opportunity for anyone who hasn't been before to discover more about one of our country's greatest authors and his links to Portsmouth.

‘It's a small building so rather than bring in impractical social distancing measures visitors can book a time slot where they get it to themselves for an hour and can enjoy it without worry about other people, at no extra cost.’

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The sessions must be booked in advance via charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk or on 023 9282 1879.

The Dickens Birthplace Museum re-opens. Picture: Portsmouth City CouncilThe Dickens Birthplace Museum re-opens. Picture: Portsmouth City Council
The Dickens Birthplace Museum re-opens. Picture: Portsmouth City Council

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