Searching for something...
  • Accommodation
  • Things to Do
  • What's On
  • Food & Drink
  • Shopping
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Accommodation Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Things to Do Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
What's On Search
Dates
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Food & Drink Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:
Shopping Search
Type:
Area:
Location
Keyword:

Inspiration

  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

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
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
A child taking part in a craft activity at The D-Day Story in Portsmouth

Spitfires, tanks and LCTs have inspired Easter holiday activities at The D-Day Story.

Openings

2-4 April

2nd April 2024-4th April 2024

9-11 April

9th April 2024-11th April 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
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 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
Knot-tying displays at Boathouse 4

Do you know your clove hitch from your reef knot?

Openings

School Holidays at Boathouse 4

2nd April 2024-14th April 2024
Photograph of Miles Jupp for his latest touring show: On I Bang

The stand-up returns with a show about a recently-diagnosed brain tumour.

Openings

Miles Jupp: On I Bang

23rd April 2024
Portsmouth Comic Con - Copyright Spike Zephaniah

Portsmouth Comic Con returns to the Guildhall for 2024.

Openings

Portsmouth Comic Con

11th May 2024-12th May 2024
Coldplace

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

Openings

Coldplace

9th June 2024
Promotional poster for the G4 20th Anniversary Tour

The vocal harmony group and original X-Factor stars celebrate a double decade in the limelight with…

Openings

G4

4th June 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
Flyer illustration for Southsea Castle Makers Market

A monthly exhibition and sale of original work from local artists, designers, makers and crafters.

Openings

April

14th April 2024

May

12th May 2024

July

14th July 2024

August

11th August 2024

September

8th September 2024

October

13th October 2024
You Are The Sun

A first opera for babies and grownups that explores the magic of nature.

Openings

You Are The Sun

25th May 2024
ABBA SOS Tribute Night

Get ready to dance the night away with an unforgettable evening of ABBA music at the iconic…

Openings

ABBA SOS Tribute Night

19th April 2024
Press photo for Robert Lamberti presents Perfectly George, showing the singer mid-performance

The UK's number one George Michael tribute artist heads to the Guildhall stage.

Openings

Perfectly George

28th September 2024
Poster image for Milkshake Live

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

Openings

Milkshake Live

3rd April 2024
Photograph of kites in the air above Southsea Common for the Portsmouth International Kite Festival

The International Kite Festival returns for 2024.

Openings

Portsmouth International Kite Festival

27th July 2024-28th July 2024
Poster for the BSO's Classic FM Hall of Fame, featuring portraits of celebrated composers.

Enjoy an evening featuring five of the greatest works in classical music!

Openings

Classic FM Hall of Fame

18th April 2024
Press shot of Richard Thompson

The founding member of Fairport Convention brings his storytelling folk music to Portsmouth…

Openings

Richard Thompson

5th June 2024
Oasiz

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

Openings

Oasiz

31st August 2024
A group of people taking part in a yoga class at Portsmouth Cathedral.

Experience yoga within the beautiful and peaceful setting of Portsmouth Cathedral.

Openings

May

4th May 2024

August

3rd August 2024

November

16th November 2024
Photograph of Alfie Boe credit Steve Schofield

Alfie Boe is heading out on a UK tour in summer 2024, including a show at Portsmouth Guildhall.

Openings

Alfie Boe

11th June 2024
Elaine Mitchener and the London Sinfonietta (c) Manuel Harlan Photography, courtesy London Sinfonietta and Royal Opera House

A full and exciting programme with performances from truly world-renowned musicians.

Openings

Classic FM Hall of Fame - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

18th April 2024

Stravinsky, Coleridge-Taylor, Schubert

22nd April 2024

Carmina Burana - Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra and BSO Voices Choir

28th April 2024

Lullaby with Manasamitra

1st May 2024

A Celebration of Opera

9th May 2024

London Sinfonietta

15th May 2024

Marschner, Brahms, Dvorak

20th May 2024

Accommodation Highlights

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

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

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

Exterior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

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

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

View of the exterior.

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

Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

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

Stay updated and Follow us

Don't Miss