Beyond Brighton

Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum

House museum·Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth

Where Dickens was born

About Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum

Charles Dickens was born in 1812 in this terraced house on Old Commercial Road, now a museum run by Portsmouth Museums. Check its site, as it opens on selected days.

Why it's on our list

  • Born here in 1812

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Charles Dickens’ Birthplace Museum before you go.

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