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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.
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    2. 1 Nov 202331 Mar 2024
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  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.
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    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.
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Welcome to Portsmouth

Things To Do Highlights

View of the Mary Rose

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

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.

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…

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

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

Spinnaker Tower by night

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

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…

Cumberland House Natural History Museum

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

Blue Reef Ray Portsmouth

Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

Hovertravel

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

City Museum - Landscape

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

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…

What's On Highlights

A hovercraft performing a 360 degree turn in the Solent

Get a VIP experience and see what the hovercraft is really capable of...

Openings

30 March

30th March 2024

23 June

23rd June 2024

22 September

22nd September 2024

27 October

27th October 2024
Chilli & Gin Festival logo

The UK's only chilli and gin festival is back in Portsmouth for the bank holiday weekend of 4 and 5…

Openings

Chilli & Gin Festival

4th May 2024-5th May 2024
Marvin Humes – Noughties Baby

The JLS star takes you on a non-stop celebration of the greatest music from the 00s.

Openings

Marvin Humes – Noughties Baby

31st May 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
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
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
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
Photograph of Elvis Fever Tribute Show

Enjoy an unforgettable evening filled with Elvis Presley's greatest hits and iconic moves at the…

Openings

Elvis Fever Tribute at Spinnaker Tower

31st May 2024
Hampshire Farmers' Market

Hampshire Farmers' Markets bring beautiful, fresh local produce to Portsmouth and Southsea every…

Openings

April

21st April 2024

May

19th May 2024

June

16th June 2024

July

21st July 2024

August

18th August 2024

September

15th September 2024

October

20th October 2024

November

17th November 2024

December

15th December 2024
Photograph of a man in Victorian-style dress for Portsmouth Ghost Tour

Check out Portsmouth's bloodiest ghostly tales on this chilling ghost tour!

Openings

April

2nd April 2024

May

14th May 2024

June

11th June 2024

September

3rd September 2024

November

12th November 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
Love Southsea Market Palmerston Road Poster

Get your bag for life ready — there’s never been a more exciting time to shop the market.

Openings

6-7 April

6th April 2024-7th April 2024

20-21 April

20th April 2024-21st April 2024

4-5 May

4th May 2024-5th May 2024

18-19 May

18th May 2024-19th May 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
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
Old-style photograph of Neil Brand

Join composer, writer and musician Neil Brand for an all-new show about the immortal comedy duo.

Openings

An Evening with Laurel and Hardy

22nd May 2024
Photograph showing the outside of The D-Day Story museum

Naval Dockyards Society hosts its 28th annual conference at The D-Day Story, Portsmouth.

Openings

From Yards to Hards

18th May 2024
Logo for Fiesta! at Portsmouth Guildhall

The hottest party in town returns to Portsmouth Guildhall in June 2024.

Openings

Fiesta!

22nd June 2024
Pretty Muddy and Race for Life participants

Pretty Muddy returns to Southsea Common in 2024.

Openings

Portsmouth Pretty Muddy

29th June 2024
Whitney – Queen of the Night

Direct from the West End - a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of…

Openings

Whitney – Queen of the Night

5th April 2024
Poster image for Milkshake Live

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

Openings

Milkshake Live

3rd 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
Photograph of Iain Stirling for his latest stand up tour: Relevant

The voice of ITV2's Love Island All Stars returns to the New Theatre Royal with his latest stand-up…

Openings

Iain Stirling: Relevant

14th 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
I'm Alive! A celebration of Celine Dion

An incredible live production celebrating the incredible music and back catalogue of Celine Dion.

Openings

I'm Alive! A celebration of Celine Dion

23rd March 2024

Accommodation Highlights

Clearwater - one of the Home From Home properties

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

Holiday Inn Portsmouth external

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

Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

Newly refurbished room at the Royal Maritime Hotel & Club

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

Exterior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

The Queens is the hotel at the heart of Southsea.

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.

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