Other, Southsea

The D-Day Story

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3NT. Holds up to 50.

Directions Checked 16 Oct

When you arrive

6 things, in the order you need them, from the venue and the places it points to.

1
The way in
Automatic sliding doors facing Clarence Esplanade; reception is ahead on the right
2
On arrival
Dulverton Room: up to 50, theatre/boardroom/horseshoe, lectern, projector and sound with roving microphones. Exclusive hire of the whole museum available. Museum open daily 10:00-17:00 (17:30 April-September).
3
Parking
D-Day Story council car park next to the museum: 125 spaces plus 9 Blue Badge bays, open 24 hours, with toilets including a Changing Places facility (RADAR key). Blue Badge holders park free. Paying parkers get £1 off museum entry. Roads and the car park close for the Great South Run (17-18 October 2026).
4
By train
Portsmouth & Southsea station (South Western Railway, Southern, GWR).
5
Getting there
Portsmouth & Southsea station is a 1.5-mile walk (taxi rank at the station); Fratton is 1.7 miles. Nearest regular buses: Southsea Shops on Clarence Parade (3, X3, 23, 25), about 650 m away via Avenue de Caen, with a zebra crossing over Clarence Esplanade.
6
Step-free
Step-free access. Dulverton Room described as fully accessible with a hearing loop. Accessible toilet in the main building; Changing Places toilet in the adjacent car park (about 20 m). LCT 7074 has steps, ladders and raised door sills.

About The D-Day Story

Portsmouth City Council's D-Day museum on Southsea seafront hires out the Dulverton Room, a bright modern space for up to 50 in theatre, boardroom or horseshoe layout, with projector, PA, roving mics and a hearing loop. It suits away days, seminars, launches and pop-ups, and the whole museum, including the landing craft LCT 7074, can be taken for exclusive evening receptions with drinks, food and talks.

Food and drink: Museum café; catering options at various price points for delegates; drinks receptions and food for exclusive hires.
Has: Paid parking, Step-free access, Accessible toilets, Wifi, Hearing loop.

Contact the venue 023 9288 2555

At a glance

Parking: Parking nearby
Station: Portsmouth & Southsea station
Step-free: Yes
Holds: Up to 50

Southsea The Dell (E-bound), 6 minutes' walkD-Day Story car park (Seafront D-Day), 1 minute's walk

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The D-Day StoryClarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3NT
Portsmouth & Southsea stationSouth Western Railway, Southern, GWR. 1.5-mile walk per the museum; taxi rank outside the station.
Southsea The Dell (E-bound)Bus stop. 6 minutes on foot. Victorious (seasonal/event service).
Southsea Shops (Stop B)Bus stop. 8 minutes on foot. 3, X3, 23 (Stop C: 25). Museum quotes 650 m from Southsea Shops; walk time from that distance.
D-Day Story car park (Seafront D-Day)Car park. 1 minute on foot. 1 hr £2; 2 hrs £3.40; 3 hrs £4.50; 4 hrs £5.60; 6 hrs £7.30; 8 hrs £9.60; all day £13.30 (charges 08:00-20:00 daily). No maximum stay (all-day tariff). Portsmouth City Council; RingGo 1378; 9 Blue Badge bays (free for badge holders); 2.0 m height limit; toilets incl. Changing Places.
Bike stands by the museumBikes

Checked 16 OctFrom The D-Day Story room hire and accessibility pages; Portsmouth City Council car park page; Photon/OSM; bustimes.org. Checked 16 October. Not yet confirmed by the venue.

The venue’s website