If you've overdone it on the turkey and mince pies, seen enough television repeats to last a lifetime and can't face the thought of the January sales, why not try something different this festive season and visit one of Portsmouth's fascinating museums? Several are open on New Year's Day (Tuesday 1 January) including the City Museum, D-Day Museum, Cumberland House and Southsea Castle. Normal opening hours apply and there's sure to be something to interest all the family.
Admission is free except at the D-Day Museum. Free entry is also being offered at Southsea Castle over the holiday period - the castle is open on 27 December and 1 January from 10am - 5.30pm.
Exhibitions at the City Museum include 'A Study in Sherlock': Uncovering the Arthur Conan Doyle Collection', 'An Artist's Impression of Portsmouth' by Barry 'Baz' Hobbs, and the Southern Ceramic Group annual exhibition.
David Evans from the museums service said: "If you're fed up with sitting in front of the TV and fancy a change, Portsmouth's museums are definitely worth a try. Plus a trip to the City Museum, Southsea Castle and Cumberland House won't cost you a penny - great news if you've overspent on the Christmas presents."
City Museum and Records Office
Museum Road
Portsmouth
Open 10am-5pm
NB The Searchroom is not open on 1 January.
Southsea Castle
Clarence Esplanade
Southsea
Open 10am - 5.30pm
Natural History Museum
Cumberland House
Eastern Parade
Southsea
Open 10am - 4pm
D-Day Museum and Overlord Embroidery
Clarence Esplanade,Southsea
Open 10am - 5pm
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