Portsmouth 100 – Something Big Is Coming

Save the Dates: Friday 2– Saturday 3 October 2026

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Portsmouth and Gosport are preparing for a landmark celebration of the city’s naval heritage – and we want you to be part of it.

Friday 2 October – Schools Day

Up to 1,500 Key Stage 2 pupils from across Portsmouth and Gosport will come together for a unique educational experience.

Students will explore how Portsmouth’s naval story has shaped the city from 1510 to today – from Henry VIII’s “Army by Sea” and Nelson’s victories aboard HMS Victory, to Victorian innovation on HMS Warrior and the resilience shown during the Second World War.

With trails, workshops, and immersive activities, it’s a day designed to spark curiosity and build pride in Portsmouth’s remarkable past.

If you are a Portsmouth or Gosport school with KS2 students and would like more information please email.

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Saturday 3 October – Heritage, Talks, Tours & Festivities

Join us for a vibrant public celebration at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard Portsmouth and Gosport.

Follow the Portsmouth 100 trail, enjoy talks, demonstrations, performances, and sample food and drink inspired by the city’s story.

Meet the people behind Portsmouth – the shipwrights, sailors, Dockyard workers and local communities – and discover how the Royal Navy continues to shape the city today.

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