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The D-Day Story

Southsea, Portsmouth

Photo: N Chadwick, CC BY-SA 2.0

A museum on Clarence Esplanade about the liberation of Europe from Nazi occupation in the Second World War. The story is told through the possessions and words of the people who took part.

Highlights

Personal possessions and first-hand words of people who took part
Landing craft LCT 7074 on site
Visitor introduction video before the visit

Good to know

No time slot is needed. Tickets can be bought at the door, or online for a lower price
Online tickets are not valid on the dates listed in the opening note
Annual passes can be upgraded at the museum for a fee

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The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3NTParking: The D-Day Story car park is beside the museum, and Southsea Castle is a short walk away.

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Where: Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, PO5 3NT
Price: £10 to £25. Adult £18.25 on the door or £16.60 online. Senior (60 and over) £14.55 or £13.20 online. Children and students (5 to 17) £9.15 or £8.30 online. Family (up to 2 adults and 3 children) £45.50 or £41.35 online. Under 5s free. Veterans of the Second World War go free.
Opening: Open seven days a week, 10am to 5pm. Last admission is 3.30pm for the landing craft LCT 7074 and 4pm for the museum. The museum closes at 4pm on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. Online tickets are not valid on 11 November, 7, 8, 9, 16, 24, 25 and 26 December 2026, 27 January and 27, 28 and 29 August 2027.
Time needed: Check on the official site
Parking: The D-Day Story car park is beside the museum, and Southsea Castle is a short walk away.
Access: The museum has an accessibility page on its official site. Check it before visiting.

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