First Pontoon Open Weekend (2026) – Steam Special
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11th & 12th of April
Pontoon Open Weekend – April 11 & 12
Join us for the First Pontoon Open Weekend of the year on the 11th & 12th of April. This is your chance to see our historic vessels up close on the pontoon — including Motor Gun Boat 81 and High Speed Launch 102 — and to step aboard for an unforgettable trip on the water.
Take a High Speed Launch 102 tour for just £65 per person, or ride on the Landing Craft F8 for £10 per person / £30 per family of four.
On your way, explore even more of Portsmouth’s Historic Quarter: see Pete Codling’s famous hand-drawn sail in Boathouse 4, enjoy FREE exhibitions in the Old Pay Office, Storehouse 9, and upstairs in Boathouse 4 with the SHE_SEES exhibition, plus family activity sheets and food at the Boathouse 4 Kitchen.
Don’t miss this chance to celebrate heritage, art, and history in one unforgettable weekend.
Access to the Pontoon Open Day is FREE, simply ask for a Historic Quarter Pass at the Visitor Centre of Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
Boat trips come at an additional cost and can be booked HERE
