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The offical page of Southsea Model Village. Southsea Model Village is a charming 1/12 scale miniature world located along the Southsea seafront.
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It features intricate models, including G scale Thomas and Friends trains, delighting visitors of all ages. Southsea Model Village is a 1/12th scale village built in 1956. We are located on Southsea seafront next to the canoe lake and rose gardens. Just 30 seconds walk from the beach. There is also ample parking only 100 yards walk away. The model village is a delightful place to spend time for bo

th young and old. Set in beautifully maintained gardens with 100s of different varieties of flowers it truly is a great place to spend a afternoon or day. We have a Toy Museum with toys from the past and present. An interactive miniature model fairground. The Rifleman's Tunnel which is 125ft long and holds our scale handmade model of Portsmouth Guildhall and Spinnaker Tower. Also our large g scale railway with Thomas And Friends,chugging around the Village which is especially enjoyed by our younger visitors. Not forgetting our own Castle over looking the Solent with wonderful views for miles, a perfect spot for a picnic. We have a great Snack Bar on site serving ice cream,hot & cold food, including Chips, hot dogs ,homemade gourmet burgers and baguettes with fillings of your choice all freshly made.

31/10/2024

🎃Pumpkins still available!🎃

Are you still looking for pumpkins before the day is over? We still have around 80 pumpkins here at Southsea Model Village! You can either buy them individually for £1.50 or buy a crate of 6 for £5. This is limited stock so grab them before they’re gone!👻🎃

31/10/2024

🎃👻 It’s Halloween! 👻🎃

Get yourself down to our spooky model village and dive into the Halloween spirit! From giant spiders lurking around every corner to our spine-tingling Tunnels of Terror, we promise a day of frightful fun for the whole family!

🌟 Fun for families and kids of all ages! 🌟

While you’re here, pick up a pumpkin for just £1.50 and show off your carving skills in our dedicated Pumpkin Carving Area — perfect for creating your own Halloween masterpiece! 🎃

Opening Hours: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Admission:
Adult £7
Children/Senior £6
Family Of 4 £24

30/10/2024

🎃 Still need pumpkins for Halloween? 🎃

We’ve got you covered at Southsea Model Village! Whether you’re carving, decorating, or just in need of that festive pumpkin vibe, we have plenty left.

👉 Grab a single pumpkin for only £1.50,
or stock up with a crate of 6 for just £5!

30/10/2024

👻 Looking for Some Spooky Fun Today? 🎃

We are only 1 day away from Halloween! If you’re in the Halloween spirit, head down to Southsea Model Village! Our village is all decked out with eerie decorations, and we’ve got a Tunnel of Terror for the brave-hearted to enter… if you dare!

We are also selling pumpkins for £1.50, where you are able to carve them in our designated pumpkin carving area and show off your carving skills! 🎃

Perfect for families, friends, and Halloween fans of all ages. Come experience the thrill and enjoy the Halloween magic with us!

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29/10/2024

🎃 Pumpkin Sale at Southsea Model Village! 🎃

Get ready for Halloween with our special offer! We’re selling a crate of 6 pumpkins for just £5! Perfect for carving, decorating, or cooking up some autumn treats.

Pop down to Southsea Model Village to grab your crate before they’re gone!

27/10/2024

Our amazing volunteer Mick getting into the Halloween spirit👻

Mick is the scariest monster in the model village so be careful if you come and visit😱
(Only joking, we promise he’s very friendly!)

26/10/2024

🎃👻 Halloween Fun with Silly Scott - Tomorrow at Southsea Model Village! 👻🎃

Tomorrow we will be hosting our annual Halloween Family Fun Day with lots of spooky fun for everyone. Silly Scott will be joining us with his Spooktasic Magic Shows and Halloween Balloon creations as well as our Spooky Scenes, Haunted Miniature World, Pumpkin Carving, Tunnels of Terror and lots more.

✨ Spooky Magic Shows
🎈 Fa-BOO-lous Balloons
🎃 Pumpkin Carving
😱 Tunnels of Terror

🕚Show 1 - 11:30am
🕐Show 2 - 1:45pm
📍 Location: Lumps Fort, Eastney Esplanade, Southsea, PO4 9RU

Don’t miss out on the Halloween magic with Silly Scott! Bring the whole family for a day of spooktacular fun. See you there! 🎉

26/10/2024

🎃👻 Half Term Fun at Southsea Model Village! 👻🎃

Half term has officially begun, so why not gather the family and visit our Spooky Model Village for some Halloween fun? Wander through our eerie little world, filled with ghouls, ghosts, and spooky surprises around every corner!

Plus, we’re selling pumpkins for just £1.50 each. You can even bring them inside and carve them in our dedicated pumpkin carving area to showcase your skills!

Perfect for a Halloween day out with the family. We can’t wait to see your creepy creations!

📅 Open all half term
🎃 Pumpkins - £1.50 each
👻 Fun for all ages

Come down if you dare! 🎃

19/10/2024

🎃👻Halloween has started! 👻🎃

Get ready for 2 weeks of spine-chilling fun as we’ve transformed the village with spooky decorations and not one, but TWO Tunnels of Terror for you to brave… if you dare! 😱

We’re open EVERY DAY for the next two weeks, so grab your family and friends and come down for a frightfully fun experience. Don’t miss out on the eerie excitement happening right here at Southsea Model Village! 🕸️🕷️

18/10/2024

We’ve found a new way of dealing with the people who break into the village.

18/10/2024

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17/10/2024

🎃Our delivery of pumpkins has arrived!🎃

Only 1 more day to go until you are all able to visit our spooky model village! Get yourself down to have some frightful fun!

We will be open everyday starting from Saturday 19th - Sunday 3rd November.

15/10/2024

🎃👻The Halloween decorating has started!👻🎃

We’re getting ready to welcome you to our Spooky Model Village starting this Saturday! Come and join us as you walk through our haunted model village which has been taken over by giant spiders and dare to enter our two tunnels of terror.

Don’t forget to say hi to little Annabelle as she sits on her rocking horse singing some lovely lullabies😱

We cannot wait to see you all!

14/10/2024

On Sunday 27th October we will be hosting our annual Halloween Family Fun Day with lots of spooky fun for everyone. Silly Scott will be joining us with his Spooktasic Magic Shows and Halloween Balloon creations as well as our Spooky Scenes, Haunted Miniature World, Pumpkin Carving, Tunnels of Terror and lots more.

We look forward to seeing you all on Sunday 27th October 🎃

13/10/2024

👻Getting ready for Halloween where we will be giving away ghost lollipops as treats for doing our quiz!👻🎃

12/10/2024

🎃👻 Halloween Just Got BIGGER at Southsea Model Village! 👻🎃

We have decided that we’re extending our spooktacular Halloween event! 🕸️ Instead of just 1 week, we’ll now be open for TWO WEEKS of eerie fun! 👀

🗓️ New Dates: 19th October – 3rd November

Get ready for more chills, spooky scenes, and ghostly surprises as you explore our haunted miniature world. Perfect for all ages – whether you’re in for a scare or a fun family day out!

🎟️ Don’t miss out – spread the word and tag your friends! See you there… if you dare. 💀🎃

03/10/2024

🎃👻 Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween at Southsea Model Village! 👻🎃

The countdown is ON! Our Halloween event is just over 3 weeks away, and we can’t wait to make it a spine-chilling experience for you and the whole family! 🎃

20/09/2024

Good morning everyone!

We have made the decision to open weekends only up until Halloween half term where we will be open everyday. We apologise for any inconvenience.

11/09/2024

On Monday the model village lost one of the most valuable members of our team. Our Dad Ian Wilson
Ever since we took over at the village Dad has been absolutely pivotal in everything we have achieved to date.
The village would not be anywhere near what it is today without his knowledge, input and his amazing supervision.
He had a wonderful knack of turning up after we have been working hard for hours and saying “is that all you’ve done!!”
Every single shop that you see in the village was made from scratch by him. Most more than once. He was a complete perfectionist and would never settle for a mediocre build. It always had to be the best and with lots of trial and errors over time he became nothing short of an expert and he would never be beaten by any challenge that we gave him. In fact he thrived on the challenge.
Dad and mum worked so well as team building things, dad making the structure and mum all the intricate details. And my word what a team.
The village will be a much sadder place without Dad around and offering all his knowledge in making the village a better place.
Next time you pay us visit make sure you take a look at all the shops and try to appreciate just how much time and effort dad put into these incredible models.
Sleep well Dad. Every single one of the model village family will miss you more than you will ever know.
Thank you so much for everything you bloody legend. 💙
Below are a few pictures of some of the builds mum & dad done for us.

09/09/2024

Due to unforeseen circumstances we will not be open today. We are sorry for any inconvenience caused.

06/09/2024

✨Saturday Mash-Up✨

Last week, we had the crew from CBBC come down to film a bit for Saturday Mash-Up where we had Stanley in the model village!

Watch Stanley in the village from timeframe 1:32:00 using the link below!

https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0022nsv

06/09/2024

Good morning!

Due to the weather we have again decided to close today. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Let’s hope we have some better weather for this weekend!🤞🏽

30/08/2024

🎃Get Ready for a Spooktacular Halloween at Southsea Model Village!🎃

This October, we're transforming the Model Village into a haunted haven full of chills and thrills! 👻 Join us for a frightfully fun experience as we deck out the village with eerie decorations, including not one, but TWO Tunnels of Terror! 😱

🕸️ Event Highlights:
- Wander through our spine-chilling Tunnels of Terror… if you dare!
- Carve your very own pumpkin in our dedicated carving area. 🎃
(Pumpkins available to purchase on-site!)

Whether you're a little ghoul or a big one, there's something for everyone!

📅 Date: 26th October - 3rd November
📍 Location: Southsea Model Village

Don't miss out on this hauntingly good time. Gather your friends and family, and join us for a Halloween to remember! 🎃👻

28/08/2024

🫧✨The Lovely Bubbly Show✨🫧

Today we have the amazing Lovely Bubbly Show joining us once again for some amazing bubble magic!

This is our last event of the year so it is one not to be missed!

There will be 2 bubble shows that both end with an interactive bubble workshop for the children to show off their bubble making skills!

First show - 11:30
Second show - 2:00

We can’t wait to see everyone!

27/08/2024

🌟 Join Us Tomorrow for the Lovely Bubbly Show at Southsea Model Village! 🌟

Looking for the perfect way to spend your Wednesday? Look no further! Tomorrow, August 28th, we're welcoming back the amazing Lovely Bubbly Show! An event that promises endless fun and laughter for the whole family!

- Two Spectacular Bubble Shows: Watch in awe as giant bubbles fill the air!
- Interactive Workshop for Kids: After each show, let your little ones dive into the magic of making their own bubbles!

This is the final event of the summer so don’t miss out! Bring the kids, your friends, and a sense of adventure to Southsea Model Village for a day of bubbly fun. ✨

🕒 Event Times:
- First Show: 11:30 AM
- Second Show: 2:00 PM

Address

Eastney Esplanade, Southsea
Portsmouth
PO49RU

Opening Hours

Saturday	10:30am - 4pm
Sunday	10:30am - 4pm

Website

http://www.southseamodelvillage.biz/

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We’ve found a new way of dealing with the people who break into the village.

🎃👻The Halloween decorating has started!👻🎃 We’re getting ready to welcome you to our Spooky Model Village starting this Saturday! Come and join us as you walk through our haunted model village which has been taken over by giant spiders and dare to enter our two tunnels of terror. Don’t forget to say hi to little Annabelle as she sits on her rocking horse singing some lovely lullabies😱 We cannot wait to see you all! @followers

🌿✨We're thrilled to showcase our beautiful vegetable patch, lovingly maintained by our incredible volunteers as part of the 'Dig for Victory' initiative! This initiative, originally launched during World War II, inspired communities to grow their own food and support the war effort. Our vegetable range includes courgettes, kale, tomatoes, and much more, all flourishing under the care of our dedicated team. Today, we continue this tradition, honoring the past and promoting sustainable living🥕🌽🥦

🎥✨ Dive into the enchanting world of Southsea Model Village! 🏡 Check out this close-up video of our bustling miniature market stalls, filled with tiny shoppers and vendors. Every detail is meticulously crafted to bring our village to life! 🛍️👫 From fresh produce to delightful bags, each miniature scene tells its own story. @followers

🌞 Beat the Heat at Southsea Model Village! 🌞 Join us on the hottest day of the year and enjoy our beautiful model village while staying cool with a refreshing range of ice creams and cold drinks. Perfect for a fun, family-friendly day out! Don't miss out on the summer fun – see you there! 🍦🥤🌿

🌞Looking for something to do this weekend?🌞

🌞Looking for something to do this sunny weekend?🌞 Join us at the model village for a perfect family day out! Bring your picnic baskets and settle down on the hill to enjoy the best views along the seafront. Watch as the kids have a blast chasing the trains, while parents can relax, unwind, and soak up the sun. It's the ideal way to spend a sunny weekend together! 🌊🏖️🚂🌳

The tedious task of installing some new miniature fencing around the row of houses!

A little video from our Tik Tok account.

First we had Gary Barlow now Karl loves the village too.

Gary loves the village.

All the little folk and shops are back in place ready for opening this Saturday. We are open all half term from 10.30-4.30pm. Admission £6 adults £5 children.