FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS 2011, PORTSMOUTH.
Whilst revelling in the traditional seasonal cheer of a white Victorian Christmas, your family can step back over 150 years to
experience the strict rules of a Victorian school, sample hearty Victorian food, visit a traditional Victorian 'green' Father Christmas,
play parlour games, join in with novel bawdy music hall in Fagin's Tavern and delight in traditional Christmas carols, street and
fairground entertainments.
Watch out for those pickpockets along the way, who will be joined by Fagin himself and a host of other colourful Victorian characters
such as Scrooge, Mr Bumble and the event will get the Royal seal of approval with a special appearance by Queen Victoria .
Wander through the European-style shopping village, Victorian Street , Georgian colonnades and discover superb quality gifts,
fine crafts, festive food and drink at the biggest Christmas market on the South Coast.
The ticket price includes entry to all the festive entertainment and entry
to the attractions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, HMS Victory, the Mary Rose, HMS Warrior 1860, the Royal Naval Museum
and Action Stations, an exciting showcase for the modern Royal Navy.
(Harbour Tours not included).
Tickets can be bought at: Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Opening times: 10am - 6pm every day. Last admission at 4.30pm.
Visit the world famous historic ships HMS Victory, Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860 - that have shaped British history.
Home of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard's other attractions include one of the country's leading maritime museums,
The Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, a hands-on and exciting highseas adventure.
Follow this link for details of the Portsmouth Park and Ride scheme.
