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Village Portsmouth
Located in Cosham, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Port Solent, Portsmouth International Port and Portchester Castle. Farlington Marshes is 3.1 mi (4.9 ...
from £32
Village Portsmouth£32
Somers House 4 Bedroom in Central Portsmouth
Situated in Southsea, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Kings Theatre and Gunwharf Quays. Spinnaker Tower is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.
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Somers House 4 Bedroom in Central PortsmouthGet Rates
Jubilee - 4 bed House With Garden , Close to Shops, Stroll to Beach
Located in the heart of Southsea, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Wedgewood Rooms and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. ...
Jubilee - 4 bed House With Garden , Close to Shops, Stroll to BeachGet Rates
Jubilee - 4 bed House With Garden , Close to Shops, Stroll to BeachGet Rates
ibis budget Portsmouth
Situated in Southsea, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Fratton Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Wedgewood Rooms and Kings ...
from £24
ibis budget Portsmouth£24
ibis Portsmouth Centre
Located in Portsmouth City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of University of Portsmouth and Gunwharf Quays. Spinnaker Tower is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) ...
from £44
ibis Portsmouth Centre£44
Lowcay Apartment D
Situated near the beach, this apartment is within 2 miles (3 km) of Wedgewood Rooms, Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Kings Theatre and Portsmouth D-Day Museum ...
from £90
Lowcay Apartment D£90
The Lady Hamilton
Situated in Portsmouth, this inn is within a 5-minute walk of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. Spinnaker Tower is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) away.
from £58
The Lady Hamilton£58
Best Western Royal Beach Hotel
Situated by the sea, this eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Portsmouth D-Day Museum and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Southsea ...
Abbey Lodge Guest House
Located in the heart of Southsea, this guesthouse is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Wedgewood Rooms and within 3 miles (5 km) of Gunwharf Quays and Spinnaker Tower. Kings ...
from £45
Abbey Lodge Guest House£45
Admiralty Quarter By Esa
Situated in Portsmouth, this apartment is within a 10-minute walk of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays. Spinnaker Tower is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) ...
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Admiralty Quarter By EsaGet RatesPocket Guide: Charles Dickens Birthplace Charles Dickens Birthplace Hotels
Visit the house where life began for one of the world's most esteemed authors, Charles Dickens, who played an instrumental role in raising awareness of poverty-stricken 19th century England. It's conveniently located close to a great selection of hotels ranging from luxury establishments to value-for-money bed and breakfasts.
About the Charles Dickens Birthplace
Near the heart of bustling Portsmouth, the Charles Dickens' Birthplace museum comprises an attractive terraced Regency house where the author and social critic was born on February 7th 1812. Inside you can observe many interesting artefacts illustrating his incredible literary life and his role as a key social campaigner, and attend readings of the first Sunday of every month from April to September.
A Few Interesting Facts About Charles Dickens
Despite being widely referred to as a Victorian author, Dickens' first published novel, The Pickwick Papers, was actually published in 1836, just before Queen Victorian's coronation. He was renowned for his exceptional ability that enabled him to create and build characters, modelled on real-life people, with remarkable accuracy. He was also had a great interest in paranormal activity and hypnotism, and published A Christmas Carol (1843) in the same year that Victorians began to send Christmas cards.
Go On a Guided Tour
Under the expert eye of an experienced tour guide, you can learn more about the home of Dickens' family, discover where they worked, and see 'A Study in Sherlock' exhibition at the nearby Portsmouth Museum. This tour, which also gives you the opportunity to see the historic Victory Gate and Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, takes place on several dates throughout the year and can easily be booked in advance.
Where to Stay near Charles Dickens' Birthplace
For stylish, affordable accommodation, you could try the Portsmouth City Centre Premier Inn, which is very close to Guildhall Square and its full-sized Charles Dickens statue that was unveiled in 2014. Also close by is the affordable Ibis Portsmouth Centre hotel near the University of Portsmouth campus, and the immaculate Portsmouth Marriott Hotel near Port Solent. Wherever you stay near the Charles Dickens' Birthplace museum, you will benefit from excellent hospitality and comfortable, spacious rooms.
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