Portsmouth City Council

23/10/2026

It might not be *quite* as sunny as in the picture below, but we'll be at CourtX on Eastern Parade from 3pm–7pm today, and 12pm–4pm on Saturday, to talk about what’s next for the coastal scheme.

Come along to see the latest plans for the seafront between South Parade Pier and St George’s Road, find out how the work will be carried out and chat directly with the project team.

Work on this next phase is expected to begin in spring 2027 and be completed in late summer 2028.

22/10/2026

🚆 Travelling by train this half-term? Plan ahead

Network Rail is carrying out major railway engineering works that will affect journeys to and from Portsmouth between Saturday 24 October and Sunday 1 November.

The biggest disruption will be from Monday 26 to Friday 30 October, when the railway between Petersfield and Portsmouth Harbour will be closed for major signalling upgrades.

🚆 London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour services will terminate at Petersfield
🚌 Replacement buses will run between Petersfield and Portsmouth Harbour
⏰ Journeys will take longer, so please plan ahead and check before you travel

There will also be changes to services on 24–25 October and 31 October–1 November while further engineering work takes place.

Check your journey before setting off and see Network Rail’s graphic below for details 👇

22/10/2026

🚌 Need a better way to get across the city or in and out of Portsmouth?

First Solent's X3 express service offers a faster connection between Fareham, Portchester, north Portsmouth, The Hard and Southsea, helping commuters get where they need to be quicker.

With buses every 30 minutes from early morning until late evening, it's designed to fit around your day, whether you're travelling to work, studying, catching a train, or heading home after an evening out.

⚡ Reach The Hard from Fareham in around 35 minutes
🌊 Direct to Southsea seafront
🚉 Easy interchange at The Hard
📍 Direct links with Fareham and Portchester

A smarter way to travel across Portsmouth and beyond.

X3 express timetables: www.firstbus.co.uk/portsmouthx3
First Bus

22/10/2026

🍂 Autumn activities at Milton Piece Community Allotment🍂

Portsmouth Community Activities have lots of great activities planned at Milton Piece Community Allotment this autumn and winter, starting with a tree identification activity led by one of their fantastic volunteers. 🌳

Do you know your maples from your oaks? Come along, get outdoors and learn something new. Supervised children are welcome too.

👇 See the original post for more information and how to book your place.

🍂 We have lots of great activities planned over the autumn/winter period at Milton Piece Community Allotment 🍂 We'll be starting with a tree identification activity run by one of our amazing volunteers, do you know your Maples from your Oaks???? Supervised children welcome. Give us a call to book your place or use the Eventbrite link below :) https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tree-identification-challenge-tickets-2003660762277?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/10/2026

Thank you, Pompey 💙

Portsmouth hasn't been shortlisted for UK City of Culture 2029 this time.

Of course we're disappointed. But we couldn't be prouder of what this city has done together.

Over the course of this bid, thousands of you shared your stories, ideas and creativity. Artists, community groups, schools, businesses and partners came together like never before, and showed everyone exactly what Portsmouth is made of.

None of that disappears today. The relationships, networks and collaborations built through the bid are here to stay, and so are our ambitions for culture in this city.

This was never just about a title. It's about Portsmouth. And our story continues.

Watch This Space…

Portsmouth Creates Portsmouth City Council Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport



📸 Millstream Productions

21/10/2026

Have you heard? A new exhibition celebrating 100 years of Portsmouth is coming to Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery 💙

As part of Portsmouth100, a new exhibition will explore the stories and people behind our city’s history over the past 100 years.

There’s plenty to discover, including familiar memories and stories you might not have heard before.
📅 Opening Monday 26 October
Portsmouth100 Exhibition: Your museum. Your stories. Your city.

🎃 Plus, there'll be plenty of spooky fun during October half term, with haunted galleries, a Pompey Potion Trail and spooky craft activities for families.

20/10/2026

🎆 Portsmouth’s fireworks are back for Portsmouth100!
Our annual fireworks display returns to Southsea Common on Wednesday 4 November, and this year we’re celebrating 100 years of Portsmouth!

There’s lots to enjoy before the fireworks light up the sky, including:
🎆 Fireworks set to music from the last 100 years
🎡 Funfair rides and a night market
🎶 Live music
🥁 Drumming from Batala Portsmouth and street performers
🍔 Food and drinks stalls

The event site opens at 4pm, with the evening ending at 8pm.
Planning to come along? It’s likely to be busy, so allow extra time for your journey. Consider taking the bus, cycling or walking to the event site where possible.

Bring the family and join us for a special Portsmouth100 celebration! 💙
📅 Wednesday 4 November
📍 Southsea Common

20/10/2026

20/10/2026

Could someone you care about be increasing their fire risk by using emollient creams?

Many people use emollients every day, but few realise they can increase fire risk when absorbed into clothing, bedding and dressings. Simple precautions can make a big difference. Find out more https://bit.ly/Emollients26news

19/10/2026

Hop on Portsmouth Park and Ride for a frightfully easy journey to some of Portsmouth's best half term attractions.

🧙🏼‍♀️Hop off at the city centre and catch a spellbinding show at Portsmouth Guildhall or New Theatre Royal.

🧹Fly down to The Hard for half term adventures at Gunwharf Quays and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

Why travel with us?
• Fast, frequent buses
• Affordable fares
• No spooky city centre parking

Leave the car with us and focus on making magical memories, family adventures and plenty of half term fun.

To discover what's on across the city this half term, visit the Visit Portsmouth website.

Learn more about Portsmouth Park and Ride - see link in comments.