Boathouse 4 Event - Pontoon Open Weekend (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.