The famous writer Charles Dickens was born in this modest Portsmouth house in 1812. The house has miraculously survived and is now preserved as a museum furnished in the style of 1809 which is when John and Elizabeth Dickens set up the first home of their married life there.

It is advisable to telephone prior to your visit +44 (0)23 9282 7261 to confirm the Birthplace is open

Due to the number of narrow steps within the building it is not accessible to people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users. (We are currently planning a virtual- reality tour of the birthplace that will be shown at our City Museums and Records Office, which is completely accessible).

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