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  1. Family looking out at HMS Warrior
    Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. 1 Nov 202331 Mar 2024
    3. 1 Apr 202431 Oct 2024
  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
    1. 4 Nov 202329 Mar 2024
    2. 30 Mar 20243 Nov 2024
  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
    1. 1 Nov 202331 Mar 2024
    2. 1 Apr 202431 Oct 2024
  4. Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum
    The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
    1. 1 Oct 202331 Mar 2024
    2. 1 Apr 202430 Sep 2024
  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
    1. 1 Jan 000131 Dec 9999
    2. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024
  7. Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform
    Victorious Festival returns for 2024 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
    1. 23 Aug 202425 Aug 2024
  8. Hitting the Gunwharf Quays shops
    Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.
    1. 1 Jan 202431 Dec 2024

Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.

View of the Mary Rose

Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

Take a voyage of discovery at Portsmouth Cathedral, and uncover over 800 years of history.

The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional…

City Museum - Landscape

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring…

Hovertravel

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the…

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval…

New Theatre Royal - Dress Circle

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting…

Hitting the Gunwharf Quays shops

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price…

The grand surrounds of the Kings Theatre Southsea

Looking to visit the amazing Kings Theatre in Portsmouth?...If so, click here to get the latest…

Spinnaker Tower by night

​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

What's On Highlights

Photograph showing the Art & Photography Market at Portsmouth Cathedral

Celebrate the creativity of local artists at Portsmouth Cathedral's Art & Photography Market.

Openings

Art & Photography Market

20th April 2024
Logo for Hovercraft Easter Showcase Experience

There are breath-taking displays and fun craft activities on offer with Hovertravel this Easter.

Openings

Hovercraft Easter Showcase Experience

4th April 2024
Man with an owl, for the Easter Fun event at Fort Nelson. Image copyright Lighten Photography UK

Fort Nelson hosts free falconry displays and a Bunny Bingo trail this Easter.

Openings

Easter Fun at Fort Nelson

29th March 2024-14th April 2024
Performers in the production of Tess by Ockham's Razor

A ground-breaking circus adaptation of Thomas Hardy's classic novel Tess of the D'Urbervilles.

Openings

Tess by Ockham's Razor

30th April 2024-1st May 2024
Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last…

Openings

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

6th July 2024
Alfie Brown – Red Flags Galore!

Award winning comedian Alfie Brown brings his latest tour show to the Portsmouth Guildhall Studio.

Openings

Alfie Brown – Red Flags Galore!

4th October 2024
Poster image for Spot's Birthday Party

A brand-new adaptation bringing Spot and his friends to life in an interactive and accessible show.

Openings

Spot's Birthday Party

10th April 2024
Mixologist making a rum cocktail

An unforgettable evening where you'll learn how to craft the perfect cocktails.

Openings

Sky Bar Cocktail Masterclass

11th April 2024
Poster image for Milkshake Live

Join your favourite Milkshake friends on this new holiday-themed show.

Openings

Milkshake Live

3rd April 2024
Press shot for Giovanni - Let Me Entertain You, featuring a close up photo of the dancer and the show title

The ultimate showman returns!

Openings

Giovanni - Let Me Entertain You

24th April 2024
Neil Warnock – Are You With Me?

Join record-breaking football manager Neil Warnock as he talks you through his unique and…

Openings

Neil Warnock – Are You With Me?

14th June 2024
Photograph showing a Thai Food and Craft Festival in action

Experience the taste of Thailand with a two-day festival of food and culture on Southsea Common.

Openings

Southsea Thai Food and Craft Festival

13th July 2024-14th July 2024
Photograph from the SWEAT Festival in Gunwharf Quays, including gold medal winning Paralympian Lauren Steadman.

Sweat Festival is back, celebrating and inspiring active and healthy lifestyles.

Openings

Sweat Fitness and Wellbeing Festival

4th May 2024-5th May 2024
Photograph of the Easter Bunny at Spinnaker Tower.

Spring into Easter at Spinnaker Tower's Chocolate Workshop!

Openings

Easter Chocolate Workshop

29th March 2024-1st April 2024
Steve Bugeja – Self Doubt (I Think)

Following a sell-out tour and a critically acclaimed Edinburgh run, Steve is back - discussing…

Openings

Steve Bugeja

9th June 2024
Press photo for Aled Jones: Full Circle featuring the singer against a bare brick wall

Prepare to hear Aled Jones as you've never heard him before.

Openings

Aled Jones: Full Circle

30th March 2024
Chris Moyles' 90s Hangover

Chris Moyles takes over the Box at Portsmouth Guildhall to play the biggest hits from the 90s.

Openings

Chris Moyles' 90s Hangover

21st September 2024
Entertainment on Palmerston Road for the Southsea Food Festival

The annual Southsea Food Festival is back for 2024!

Openings

Southsea Food Festival

20th July 2024-21st July 2024
Logo for LOL Comedy Club

Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club presents the best emerging live stand-up at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Openings

19 April

19th April 2024

17 May

17th May 2024

14 June

14th June 2024

6 July

6th July 2024
Coldplace

A stunning live concert performance celebrating the music of one of the most successful bands of…

Openings

Coldplace

9th June 2024
Wizzall the Wizard and his dragon

Port Solent's fantastic, fun Kids Clubs are a great holiday activity.

Openings

Party Disco

2nd April 2024

Mill Cottage Farm

4th April 2024

Silly Scott and the Creation Station

9th April 2024

Professor Strange

11th April 2024
Logo for Head Case Curios

Indulge your senses, sampling premium cigars and locally produced rum at the Portsmouth Distillery.

Openings

Cigar and Rum Evening

10th April 2024
Race for Life

Cancer Research UK's Race for Life returns to Southsea Common in 2024.

Openings

Race for Life

30th June 2024
Oasiz

Viral sensation Oasiz head out on tour to mark 30 years of Definitely Maybe.

Openings

Oasiz

31st August 2024

Accommodation Highlights

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

The only city centre hotel in Portsmouth, a ten minute walk will take you to all the major shopping…

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

A warm welcome awaits you from the Village Hotel Club Portsmouth.

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

Holiday Inn Portsmouth is located opposite Southsea seafront and open parkland, minutes away from…

View of the exterior.

Rees hall is a modern building on the seafront with fine views across Southsea Common, The Solent…

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

The Royal Maritime Hotel is one of the oldest and most historic hotels in Portsmouth.

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

A selection of serviced apartments and short term lettings in Portsmouth and Southsea.

Exterior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

Located at the heart of Gunwharf Quays, the Holiday Inn Express is a great hotel within walking…

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