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There's lots of fun things to do in the city this half term to keep the children entertained. Old Portsmouth photo walkshop for families Saturday 26 October 10-12.30pm at Portsmouth museum finishing in Old Portsmouth. Join experienced photographer Paul Gonella for a family walk from Portsmouth Museum to Old Portsmouth learning how to take great photos of the sights on the way. £6 per person call 02392 83 744 to reserve your space. ABC Teddy Bear Concerts: Bang the Drum! Saturday 26 October, 10.00 am at Portsmouth Guildhall.  Join percussionist Harriet Riley and string player Neil Valentine for a rip roaring ride through the world of hitting things! Tickets £8 from the Guildhall Portsmouth pictures family art workshop Wednesday 30 October 10.30-1pm at Portsmouth Museum Work with Simon Cowper to create Portsmouth inspired collages. Dress to get messy. £5 per person call 02392 83 4744 to book. Time Travellers Show Thursday 31 October 11am - 12pm; 2pm -3pm at Th...

Henry VIII loved his mum, Elizabeth of York, but she never got to see his pride and joy – the Mary Rose. Treat your mum this Mother’s Day and bring her to see his historic flagship for free. Join Henry this Mother’s Day weekend for an unforgettable family day out. Explore his famous warship and the fascinating Tudor artefacts that were unearthed from the depths of the Solent, after more than 400 years in the seabed. Visitors will have the opportunity to meet King Henry himself as he regales visitors with stories about his own mother, his time on the throne, and the dramatic sinking of the Mary Rose. Kids can create a handmade card and a unique Tudor petal cushion gift, using traditional ingredients like dried lavender and roses that could have been picked in a Tudor garden. Plus, mums go free to the Mary Rose all Mother’s Day weekend. Simply purchase your tickets for the 30th or 31st online from 1st – 30th of March to redeem a free mum’s ticket with your visit. For furthe...