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VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 20th September

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Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 20th September between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

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VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 16th August

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Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 16th August between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

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VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 19th July

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Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 19th July between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

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VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 21st June

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Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 21st June between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

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VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 17th May

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Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 17th May between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

Events

VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 19th April

Posted on by Amy Young

Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 19th April between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

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VW Campervan & Bus Meet – 15th February

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Come along to this event, taking place in the Port Solent Car Park on Sunday 15th February between 10am-12:30pm. 

Calling all VW lovers! Come along to the Southern Counties Dub Club’s VW campervan and bus meets on the third Sunday of each month. It’s a great opportunity for VW fans to come together and share their passion for these vehicles.

Enjoy free parking, the chance to meet and chat with fellow VW lovers and plenty of breakfast, brunch or lunch options at our waterside bars and restaurants.

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Christmas Sparkles at Port Solent

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What a weekend! Over 19,000 visitors joined us across the weekend as our Festival of Christmas Markets on 6th & 7th December buzzed with festive cheer, and we loved seeing so many people come down to enjoy it with us.
 
More than 100 stalls filled our indoor and covered spaces, and the atmosphere was lively from the moment the market opened. Handmade gifts, festive treats, artwork, home décor and so much more were on offer, with plenty of chances to chat to the brilliant local makers behind each stall. It was fantastic to see so many people supporting small businesses and leaving with unique finds.
 
The mix of entertainment added so much to the feel of the weekend, with The Hill Brothers, Pompey Pluckers, Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and local choirs bringing Christmas classics to the Boardwalk.
 
See a selection of photos from the weekend on our Facebook page.
 


We’ve had wonderful feedback from visitors and stallholders, and we’re thrilled the event brought so much joy to so many people.

And we’re not done with the festive fun yet. On Wednesday 17th December from 6.30pm, the Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and Portsmouth Baroque Choir will be back for an evening of traditional carols. It’s always a beautiful event and helps raise money for the charity.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the weekend so special. We’re already looking forward to next year!
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Capture the Moment at Port Solent

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We’ve added a seasonal splash of colour to Port Solent with our new festive-inspired selfie spot. Set against the scenic marina backdrop, it’s the perfect place to snap your seasonal photos.

Framed with bright colours and sweet-themed decorations, this eye-catching arch makes a striking backdrop for your visit.

Stop by, strike a pose and don’t forget to share your photos on social media using #PortSolent.
Find the arch on the upper level, near Sir Alec Rose.
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Christmas Arrives at Port Solent

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Port Solent is set to sparkle this festive season as our Festival of Christmas Markets returns on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th December.

Come along and enjoy a weekend full of Christmas cheer, with over 100 stalls featuring local makers, artisans and festive food and drink. New for this year, all market stalls will be located indoors or under cover, so you can browse whatever the weather.

Adding to the festive atmosphere, there will be live music and entertainment across the weekend, including performances from local acts the Hill Brothers, Pompey Pluckers, Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and line-up of choirs singing Christmas classics.

Lisa Fowler, Events and Marketing Manager at Port Solent said: “Last year’s Christmas Markets were a huge success and we know how much this event means to our local stall holders. It’s always a real highlight of the year, a chance for everyone to soak up the atmosphere and start the festive season in style.”

Christmas celebrations continue on Wednesday 17 December from 6.30pm, when the Portsmouth Salvation Army Brass Band and Portsmouth Baroque Choir will perform traditional carols on the Boardwalk.

Free parking is available at the event and don’t forget to visit our cafés and restaurants during your visit.

In addition Pompey Link, the shared on-demand transport service, will be in operation over the weekend. Visitors can pre- book transport to and from Port Solent, simply use the Book a Journey app or call Community First on 0333 015 1271 for details.

Entry to the Festival of Christmas Markets is free. For further information and to see the list of stall holders, see our markets page here.

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