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Children & Family

Little Tiddlers

Come and join us for stay and play at St Jude's Church. We will have a variety of toys, puzzles and crafts suitable for children up to age 5. We will also be doing songs and stories! Contact Bethan via for more info

Wed 29 Jul10:00St Judes Church(4.5mi)

via St Judes Church

Community

July Auction Day

29/07/2026 - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed 29 Jul11:00Nesbits Antiques Auctions(4.6mi)

via Nesbits Antiques Auctions

Mini Makers: Bee Creative. Bubble Bee Painting

Community

Around £5

Mini Makers: Bee Creative. Bubble Bee Painting

Bubble Bee Painting Explore how bees see flowers! Create colourful bubble painting and turn them into buzzing bee artworks. Children will discover how bees are attracted to flowers through colour and pattern, before creating vibrant bubble print backgrounds and transforming them into bee-inspired artworks using painting and drawing techniques. Event: Wednesday 29 July, 10:30am - 12.30pm Tickets: £5 per child Ages: 4-10 Years

Wed 29 Jul11:30Gosport Museum and Art Gallery(3.6mi)

via Gosport Museum and Art GalleryLocal gem

Community

Friendship and Memory Café

An informal group for older people or anyone living with a form of memory loss. Tea, cake and companionship are the what we offer alongside activities such as seated yoga, indoor curling, quizzes and fun. The group is supported by our trained staff and provide a safe place for people and their families or carers.

Wed 29 Jul15:00St Faith’s Parish Centre(4.3mi)

via St Faith’s Parish CentreCurated

Community

Around £10

The Staggeringly Good Pub Quiz

Finally, a pub quiz as Staggeringly Devious as it is Good! Put your mental mettle to the test across several rounds spanning a variety of topics, with physical challenges planned alongside traditional trivia! Handcrafted in-house by Team SG, we took what we enjoy about other pub quizzes and turned the ‘crafty’ dial to ‘considerably’. Taking place every other Wednesday from 7pm, we’ll be throwing the doors open to all comers whether quizzing or just after a cheeky half or four, but do note that booking a table for the quiz is strongly recommended due to finite physical space – whilst we’ll make every effort to accommodate walk-in quizzers it may not always be possible. Entry is charged at £10 per table, with a cap of 6 people to keep things fair. Expecting fewer in the group? Per-person entry is allowed at £3 per head. (Entry costs payable on the day) The quiz is anticipated to run from 7pm – 10pm, with the taproom itself open from 6pm. Want a drink without having to think? We’ll be open generally on that day to participants and public alike. Note that per our licensing objectives, under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times, and are required to be off the premises no later than 20:30. Food options may be reduced from usual levels – please contact Bear Bones BBQ to confirm what will be on offer Book your table here!

Wed 29 Jul20:00Staggeringly Good(4.4mi)

via Staggeringly Good

Religion & Spirituality

Wednesday Life Group

We have multiple life groups that meet midweek on Tuesday and Wednesday nights. These groups meet in people’s homes and are all about fun, friendship, bible study and prayer. Sometimes, there’s food to share as well! If you’d like to join a Life Group, please speak to one of the elders on a Sunday.

Wed 29 Jul20:30Christ Church Fareham(2.1mi)

via Christ Church Fareham

Community

Freddy Saxo

Add a little midweek magic with Freddy Saxo Duo. Bringing together smooth saxophone and feel-good favourites, it's an evening of relaxed entertainment that's perfect with dinner or drinks. The post Freddy Saxo appeared first on The Square Cow.

Wed 29 Jul21:30The Square Cow(4.5mi)

via The Square Cow

Children & Family

The Discovery Hub Activities for all the family to discover more about D-Day

Activities for all the family to discover more about D-Day.

Thu 30 JulThe D-Day Story(4.9mi)

via The D-Day StoryLocal gem

Community

The Discovery Hub

Activities for all the family to discover more about D-Day.

Thu 30 JulThe D-Day Story(4.9mi)

via The D-Day StoryLocal gem

Community

Around £16.00

Puffin - Painting - Thurs 30th July

Painting Workshop - Puffin 10:00am - 12:00pm £16.00 per person Come and join a watercolour workshop in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. Learn to paint a puffin. This workshop is suitable for beginners. The workshop table seats a maximum of 15 people. All equipment will be provided. Just bring yourself! The Wild Art Gallery is inside the Warwick Lane shopping arcade, Wickham, Hampshire, PO17 5JN.

Thu 30 Jul11:00Wild Art Gallery(4.5mi)

via Wild Art Gallery

Community

Around £16.00

Puffin - Painting - Thurs

Thu 30 Jul11:00Wild Art Gallery(4.5mi)

via Wild Art Gallery

Community

Around £16.00

Puffin - Painting

Thu 30 Jul11:00Wild Art Gallery(4.5mi)

via Wild Art Gallery

Community

Acoustic Biscuits

Acoustic Biscuits return to The Square Cow for an afternoon of fantastic live music. Expect great harmonies, well-loved songs and plenty of feel-good moments as they entertain throughout the afternoon. The post Acoustic Biscuits appeared first on The Square Cow.

Thu 30 Jul14:00The Square Cow(4.5mi)

via The Square Cow

Likely freeCommunity

Everyday Heroes

Come and join artist Kim Edith in this creative mixed media workshop suitable for all the family.

Fri 31 JulThe D-Day Story(4.9mi)

via The D-Day StoryLocal gem

Religion & Spirituality

Band of Brothers Life Group (Men)

A life group specifically for men 'A Band of Brothers' - for those who already know Jesus, and those who want to know him more. Contact Simon Ford for more information

Fri 31 Jul07:00Cosham Baptist Church(2.9mi)

via Cosham Baptist Church

Community

Needles & Pins

The full scoop on Needles & Pins lives over on Cosham Baptist Church's site. We're just the friendly messenger.

Fri 31 Jul10:00Cosham Baptist Church(2.9mi)

via Cosham Baptist Church

Likely freeLive Music

Hope Week - Community Concert

A NIGHT OF MUSIC, ART, STORIES, AND HOPE

Fri 31 Jul19:00HIVE Portsmouth(3.8mi)

via HIVE PortsmouthCurated

Event details on Near Here are aggregated from third-party sources and may change. Always verify times, location, availability, and any price directly with the organiser before travelling. See Terms.

Venues with events near Portsmouth

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Cosham Baptist Church2.9 miles away Christ Church Fareham2.1 miles away

More about Portsmouth

Hampshire, England

Portsmouth has nearby local names including Portchester Castle, AFC Portchester and Sunsail Events and Schools. We bring the useful dates around them together, because local plans can be historical, active or a good reason to explore the coast. Near Here gathers event details around Portsmouth in Hampshire so you can see what's happening without searching every website. Check the organiser's latest information before you head out.

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