Boathouse 4 Event (August 2026)

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Boathouse 4 Event – Pontoon Open Weekend
8 & 9 August

Join us at Portsmouth Historic Quarter for our August Pontoon Open Weekend, where you can step onto the Boathouse 4 pontoon and get up close to a unique collection of historic vessels. Explore the boats, meet our knowledgeable volunteers, and learn about their stories and significance.

Visitors can enjoy free access to the site, Boathouse 4 and pontoon with a Historic Quarter Pass (available from the Visitor Centre). Selected vessels will be open to step aboard, offering a rare hands-on heritage experience.

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: 
(Advance booking recommended, with limited availability on the day)

Opening times:
10:00am – 4:30pm

Location:
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, PO1 3LJ

Make a day of it at Portsmouth Historic Quarter — visit Boathouse 4 to see traditional boatbuilding, explore free exhibitions including SHE_SEES, enjoy family-friendly activities, and relax at the Boathouse 4 Kitchen with views across the harbour.

A great day out for families, history lovers and anyone looking to experience Portsmouth's maritime heritage from both land and water.