Once upon a time in Portsmouth,
a son called Charles was born to John and Elizabeth Dickens. He was born in 1812 during the time of the Napoleonic Wars.
Twenty-five years later he was to publish his first novel, an immediate success which launched his career.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Us

For admission charges and opening times, please see our Visitor Information page.

Museum address
Charles Dickens Birthplace
393 Old Commercial Road
Portsmouth
PO1 4QL

Postal address for correspondence
City Museum & Records Office
Museum Road
Portsmouth
PO1 2LJ

General Enquiries
Telephone: +44 (0)23 9282 7261
Fax: +44 (0)23 9287 5276
Minicom:+44 (0)23 9287 6550

General enquiries about visiting, including group and school visits, hiring the site, and commercial enquiries and publicity - mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk 

Education Enquiries - education@portsmouthmuseums.co.uk

For other enquiries about this museum - info@charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk

Museums and Records Society logoClick here to find out more about Portsmouth Museums & Records Society, our 'Friends' organisation which supports the work of our museums.
 
 


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