Restoration works are being carried out on a castle in Portsmouth.

Works to clean the external walls at Southsea Castle started at the beginning of September with additional repairs to the drawbridge and railings on the gun platform and staircase starting this week.

The work is expected to take 15 weeks with contractors on site until Christmas.

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Cllr Steve Pitt, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Economic Development, said: "These works will make a big improvement to the condition and the look of the castle, and it's important we carry them out safely on such an important historic building in the city. The works are taking place during the quieter months in preparation for re-opening the castle next spring."

Southsea Castle has not re-opened fully since the coronavirus pandemic however the courtyard café is operating. There are also some events including weddings and a series of weekend Champagne bars.