A Victorian Festival of Christmas

With its snow-covered street, seasonal carols, Father Christmas, Christmas shopping and cast of Victorian characters, this hugely popular event is a delightful trip to Christmas past for all the family.

So transport your family on a journey through time to experience a day out, Victorian style. Revel in the traditional seasonal cheer of a white Victorian Christmas, your family can step back over 150 years to experience the strict rules of a Victorian school, sample hearty Victorian food, visit a traditional 'green' father Christmas, play parlour games, join in with novel bawdy music hall in Fagin's Tavern and delight in traditional Christmas carol, street and fairgound entertainment.

Watch out for those pick pockets along the way, who will be joined by Fagin himself and a host of other colourful Victorian characters such as Scrooge, Mr Bumble and the event will get a Royal seal of approval with a special appearance by Queen Victoria.

Wander through the European-style shopping village, Victorian street, Georgian colonnades and discover superb quality gifts, fine crafts, festive food and drink at the biggest Christmas market on the south coast.

Step back 150 years to celebrate Christmas with a cast of hundreds. Meet a host of colourful Victorian characters such as Scrooge, Mr Bumble and Queen Victoria herself and join in with the novel bawdy music hall of Fagin’s Tavern.

Children will laugh at the traditional street and fairground entertainment, and music lovers will delight in traditional Christmas carols and marching bands.

A Festival of Christmas ticket includes free entry into the attractions at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard (excludes Harbour Tours). Visit the world famous historic ships – HMS Victory, the Mary Rose & HMS Warrior 1860 - that have shaped British history. Home of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard’s other attractions include one of the country’s leading maritime museums, The Royal Naval Museum and Action Stations, a hands-on and exciting showcase for the modern Royal Navy.

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