# Southsea Model Village — Reviews & Opening Hours > Southsea Model Village — Tourist Attraction in Southsea with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Rated 4.4/5 from 728 Google reviews. Opening hours, location and directions. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants/southsea-model-village (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Tourist Attraction # Southsea Model Village St Helens Parade, Southsea [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=2418629769399903452&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: [Southsea Model Village](https://maps.google.com/maps/contrib/105598573513608210566) **In short:** Southsea Model Village is a place to eat in Southsea, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 728 Google reviews, with a 5/5 food hygiene rating. Details checked 1 September 2026 · source: Google Places ## About Southsea Model Village Southsea Model Village is a miniature recreation of local architecture set within landscaped grounds at Canoe Lake. The site features model buildings, working trains, and meandering rivers. Visitors can complete a quiz while walking the grounds, with small prizes offered on completion. Picnic tables and a play kitchen are available for children. Entry is £7 for adults, £6 for children and seniors, and £24 for a family of four. The site is well-maintained and suitable for families. A playground with splash zone and a shop serving coffee, food and ice cream are located adjacent to the model village. Public toilets are not on site but are available nearby by the boating lake. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Southsea Model Village's own website](https://www.southseamodelvillage.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Tuesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Wednesday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Thursday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Friday** 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM **Saturday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM **Sunday** 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM ## What's nearby - The Rose Gardens next door Distances as the crow flies, via Google ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.4 / 5 (728 reviews) **Good for children** Yes **Food hygiene rating** 5 out of 5 – Very good **Destination** Southsea Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1597912). [More restaurants in Southsea](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/restaurants) ★ 4.4 (728 reviews) [Visit official website](https://www.southseamodelvillage.com/?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant) [023 9275 1443](tel:02392751443) (please mention staycation.co.uk when calling) ### Quick Facts **Destination** Southsea **Plus Code** 9C2WQWJJ+CG ### 🏨 Places to stay near Southsea Hotels, B&Bs and self-catering on Booking.com, with live prices. [Check availability →](https://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-101762279-15734754?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.booking.com%2Fsearchresults.en-gb.html%3Fss%3DSouthsea%252C%2BUnited%2BKingdom) Affiliate link [Hotels →](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/hotels) [Camping →](https://staycation.co.uk/southsea/camping) ## Quick answers ### What are the opening hours of Southsea Model Village? Southsea Model Village is open Mon–Fri 10:30am–4:30pm; Sat–Sun 10:30am–4pm (from its Google listing; hours can change on bank holidays, so check before you go). ### Is Southsea Model Village any good? Southsea Model Village is rated 4.4 out of 5 from 728 Google reviews. Its official food hygiene rating is 5 out of 5. ### Is Southsea Model Village good for children? Yes, Southsea Model Village is listed as good for children. ### How do I contact Southsea Model Village? 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