Southsea
Model Village
70 Years of Magic!
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"A small world with a big heart"
FROM OCT 17TH!

HALLOWEEN

Halloween

HALLOWEEN AT SOUTHSEA MODEL VILLAGE!

The whole village is transforming into a spooky world of skeletons, pumpkins, and surprises around every corner.

Choose your pumpkin, grab your tools, and create a creepy (or funny!) face to take home. Perfect for little hands and big imaginations.

Dare to explore the dark, twisting tunnels beneath the village… every sound echoes, every shadow moves, and you never know what might be lurking just ahead!

Explore Village Life
Perfect for families, children of all ages, and the young at heart!
🌦️ Outdoors
Dress for the weather
📍 Location
Canoe Lake / Rose Gardens
Model Village View
Surveying the Kingdom
From the top of the fort, the whole village lies at your feet. The perfect spot to watch the trains chug by below—you really are the King of the Castle!
Danger, Crocs!
What a Load of Croc!
Please keep hands and feet away from the water. Our resident "crocs" are lurking in the shallows... usually in a size 10!
Sitting on the castle
King of the Castle!
Climb inside the fort and get the best view in Southsea.
Thomas the Tank Engine
Peep! Peep!
Thomas, Annie, and Clarabel are working hard on the main line.
U-Need-Us Shop Model
A Local Legend
Portsmouth's beloved party shop, U-Need-Us, is forever preserved here.
Police arresting robber
You're Nicked!
The local constabulary have caught the masked bandit!
Cricket Match
Howzat!
It’s always a sunny afternoon at the Hampshire Cricket Club.
Old Train Station
Mind the Gap
Passengers waiting at the wrought iron gates.
Camping Scene
Scout's Honour
A miniature Jamboree in full swing. Earning their badges for "Extreme Tiny Camping.
Arreton Manor
Historic Beauty
A stunning recreation of Arreton Manor.
River Train
By the River
Spot the modern graffiti train crossing the bridge.
Oast House
Don't Worry, Be Hoppy
Our new Oast House has arrived. Essential for the brewing process (and ensuring the locals stay hydrated).
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What Our Visitors Say
★★★★★
"An absolute hidden gem! I haven't been since I was a child and it was magical to bring my own grandkids. They loved the dinosaurs!"
- Sarah T.
★★★★★
"Beautifully kept gardens and the attention to detail on the models is stunning. A perfect, peaceful afternoon out in Southsea."
- Mike & Jen
★★★★★
"Great value for money. The staff are so friendly and the picnic area is lovely. We will definitely be back for the illuminations!"
- The Wilson Family