The latest news from the city.
A practical look at Nesbits Antiques Auctions Ltd in Southsea, including its auction categories, bidding options, services and 2026 dates. It also covers the saleroom location, access details and collection arrangements.
Portsmouth's Christmas light switch-on parties take place in Cosham, Southsea and the city centre between 18 and 20 November 2026. The post also covers the Christmas Market on Commercial Road and the Portsmouth on Ice rink in Guildhall Square.
A guide to Alandco Seafood Boil on Middle Street in Southsea, Portsmouth, with a breakdown of the seafood boil bags and their prices, the family-friendly atmosphere, opening hours and how to order delivery.
The Forcefields bring their immersive show 'Enter the Forcefields' to The Lens Studio at Portsmouth Guildhall on Saturday 7 November at 19:30, tickets £14. A look at the duo, their music and the house rules.
Mischief Theatre brings Christmas Carol Goes Wrong to the Kings Theatre in Southsea from 24 to 28 November, with tickets from £25 and a BSL-signed performance on Wednesday afternoon. The show follows the Cornley Amateur Drama Society's disastrous attempt at Dickens' classic.
Fareham's Festive Thursdays return on 10 and 17 December, 4pm to 7pm at Fareham Shopping Centre, with free parking from 4pm. The programme includes a free Santa's Grotto, a festive indoor market at The Courtyard, Carols in the Garden and a library quiz.
Andy's Maritime Antiques And Army Surplus Store in Southsea sells maritime antiques, diving equipment and military surplus, with an air soft area for junior members. This post covers the stock, prices, opening hours and practical details, based on the shop's listings and reviews.
HMS Sultan Bonfire and Fireworks Night returns on Thursday 29 October at the Royal Navy's engineering centre in Gosport, marking its 70th anniversary. Gates open at 17:30, the bonfire is lit at 19:45, and the fireworks start at 20:30, with tickets sold online only.
The Royal Marines Experience, the new £15m home of the Royal Marines Museum, opened on 24 October at Boathouse 6 in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. It covers 360 years of history with artefacts, Commando challenges and a Laser Quest arena, included with a Dockyard ticket.
The Royal Marines Experience opens at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard on 24 October, replacing the Eastney museum closed since 2017. It pairs Commando-inspired challenges with 360 years of history, all inside the Grade II* listed Boathouse 6.
