Welcome to the Visit Portsmouth website!

Packed with things to do and fast becoming Britain's favourite waterfront destination, Portsmouth has more and more to offer every year. Enjoy an irresistible mix of history and heritage, specialist shopping, lively arts, great restaurants and bars and a programme of year round events.

Browse our website to find out more about our fantastic city and make sure you check back regularly to find out what's new. Our site will give you a taster of what's on offer, leaving plenty to surpise and delight you when you visit.

Multicultural Festival 2008

Come and celebreate life and hope for everyone at this annual event at Castle Field Southsea on Sunday 31st August. With live music from around the world, including Reggae, Latin, African, Asian drumming and Indie, clothes stalls, ethnic crafts, children's workshops and play area, food stalls, adult workshops, beer tent and advice stands. There will be a fantastic costume parade, Flamenco performances, Chinese Lion dance, Thai Dance Troup and African rhythm drums. This is an exciting FREE event that all the family can attend.

Spoilt for choice on those Rainy Days!

Don’t let the weather spoil your summer, there is so much to do in the city, the whole family will want to join in. Our handy Wet Weather Factsheet gives you loads of ideas for those rainy days, no matter what your budget, helping you make the most of your summer. 

Picnic Heaven

Southsea Common was recently voted 4th favourite picnic site in the country in a competition run by Warburton's. Thanks to everyone who voted! Here's hoping for some good weather to make the most of this excellent picnic spot!