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Continuing our Portsmouth 100 centennial celebrations, this October half term come and meet our Tudor crew on board the Mary Rose before trying your hand at loading and firing a Tudor gun! This October half term come and meet our Tudor crew on board the Mary Rose and try your hand at loading and firing […]
Sharna Bennett
21/07/2026
Continuing our Portsmouth 100 centennial celebrations, this October half term come and meet our Tudor crew on board the Mary Rose before trying your hand at loading and firing a Tudor gun! This October half term come and meet our Tudor crew on board the Mary Rose and try your hand at loading and firing […]
Sharna Bennett
21/07/2026
Make your own linstock (lighting stick) and decorate it with a fiery dragon’s head to shine a light at Halloween! Linstocks were decorated wooden poles, used to ignite the fuse on a cannon while keeping your distance. Each gun captain would decorate his own linstock, often with a dragon’s head, so make your own cardboard […]
Sharna Bennett
21/07/2026
Continuing our Portsmouth 100 centennial celebrations, this October half term come and meet our Tudor crew on board the Mary Rose and find out what life was like onboard Henry VIII’s favourite ship! Learn all about the myths and superstitions that our sailors lived by. Come and meet our Tudor sailors and discover which mythical […]
Sharna Bennett
21/07/2026
Help Captain Compass navigate his next great adventure in this inspiring storytelling session based on Counting on Katherine. Through maths, maps and problem-solving, families will discover how numbers can unlock extraordinary journeys, from sailing the seas to exploring space. Captain Compass knows exactly where he wants to go—but there’s one rather important problem. He has […]
Sharna Bennett
09/07/2026
Discover a heartwarming ocean adventure inspired by The Storm Whale as Captain Compass learns that kindness and compassion can be the greatest acts of courage. Blending storytelling, STEM and maritime heritage, this gentle family session celebrates our connection to the sea and the remarkable creatures that call it home. After a mighty storm has swept […]
Sharna Bennett
09/07/2026
Blast off with Captain Compass on an inspiring space adventure celebrating dreams, determination and discovery through the story of Mae Among the Stars. Families will explore how curiosity, perseverance and STEM can take us from the deck of a ship to the stars above. Captain Compass has made a rather surprising announcement – he’s decided […]
Sharna Bennett
09/07/2026
Join Captain Compass for a whirlwind adventure inspired by Meet the Weather as families explore the fascinating forces that shape our skies and seas. Through playful storytelling and hands-on discovery, children will uncover how understanding the weather has helped sailors navigate safely for generations. Captain Compass is preparing for another exciting voyage—but the weather seems […]
Sharna Bennett
09/07/2026
Dive beneath the waves with Captain Compass to discover some of the ocean’s most extraordinary creatures in this wonderfully quirky adventure inspired by Odd Fish. Through storytelling and hands-on exploration, families will uncover how adaptation, curiosity and scientific discovery help us better understand life beneath the sea. While exploring the waters surrounding HMS Warrior, Captain […]
Sharna Bennett
09/07/2026
Help Captain Compass solve a floating mystery inspired by Someone Swallowed Stanley as families discover how small actions can make a big difference to our oceans. Combining theatre, storytelling and STEM, this engaging adventure explores caring for our marine environment while celebrating the Royal Navy’s enduring connection to the sea. Something very unusual has been […]
Sharna Bennett
09/07/2026