Charles Dickens’ birthplace in Portsmouth to reopen for private viewings

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.

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.

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