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.
When you arrive
The way in: Automatic sliding doors facing Clarence Esplanade; reception is ahead on the right
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).
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.
Train stations
Portsmouth & Southsea
South Western Railway, Southern, GWR
1.5-mile walk per the museum; taxi rank outside the station.
Bus stops
Southsea Shops (Stop B)
8 min walk · 3, X3, 23 (Stop C: 25)
Museum quotes 650 m from Southsea Shops; walk time from that distance.
Southsea The Dell (E-bound)
6 min walk · Victorious (seasonal/event service)
Walk time estimated from straight-line distance.
Parking
D-Day Story car park (Seafront D-Day)
1 min walk · 125 spaces · 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.
Bikes
Bike stands by the museum
Small stand (4 spaces) per OpenStreetMap; position relative to the entrance not confirmed.
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).
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.
On the day
- Food and drink
- Museum café; catering options at various price points for delegates; drinks receptions and food for exclusive hires.
Business events at The D-Day Story
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What's on here
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Questions about The D-Day Story
How do I get to The D-Day Story?
The D-Day Story is at Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, PO5 3NT. The nearest station is Portsmouth & Southsea station. There are two bus stops nearby, the closest Southsea Shops (Stop B) (eight minutes' walk). The arrival guide above has the details, and the directions button opens a map.
Is there parking at The D-Day Story?
The D-Day Story has parking nearby. Car parks listed in the arrival guide: D-Day Story car park (Seafront D-Day) (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)). 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).
Is The D-Day Story step-free?
Yes, there is step-free access. Dulverton Room described as fully accessible with a hearing loop.
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