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  2. Southsea Castle under a blue sky
    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
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  3. View of the Mary Rose
    Experience The Mary Rose as never before at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.
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  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.
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  5. City Museum - Landscape
    Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
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  6. Spinnaker Tower by night
    ​​​​​​​​Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
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  7. Sunset at the Victorious Festival main stage as Ocean Colour Scene perform
    Victorious Festival returns for 2025 - bringing some of the biggest bands and artists to Southsea Common.
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      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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    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…

    St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral from the outside

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

    Spinnaker Tower by night

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

    The Leather and Lace show in full swing at New Theatre Royal

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

    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.

    City Museum - Landscape

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

    A Gunwharf Quays flag flying near the centre's restaurants

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

    Starfish at Blue Reef Aquarium

    Take the ultimate undersea adventure at Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth.

    The Hotwalls Studios Parade Ground

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

    Cumberland House Natural History Museum

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

    View of the Mary Rose

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

    Hovertravel

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

    Photograph showing the exterior of the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum under a blue sky

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

    Southsea Castle under a blue sky

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

    Family looking out at HMS Warrior

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

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    Poster for The Simon and Garfunkel Story

    The touring theatre sensation returns to Portsmouth for a show at the NTR.

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    The Simon and Garfunkel Story

    17th September 2025
    Poster for Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

    The viral sensation brings his show to the Groundlings Theatre.

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    Tiny Tim's Biggest Adventure

    30th September 2025
    Poster for Ardal O'Hanlon's latest tour.

    Acclaimed comedian Ardal O'Hanlon is back on the road trying to heal the world through the power of…

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    Ardal O'Hanlon

    28th September 2025
    Tony Hadley singing.

    Join Tony Hadley for his Christmas Big Band Tour.

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    Tony Hadley

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    Poster for the Fell Out Boy & The Black Charade show at the Wedgewood Rooms

    The ultimate emo night heads to the Wedgewood Rooms.

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    Fell Out Boy & The Black Charade

    29th November 2025
    A black and white picture of Eddie Izzard on stage.

    Eddie Izzard brings her critically acclaimed solo performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet to Portsmouth.

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    Eddie Izzard: Hamlet

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    Professor Alice Roberts

    Join Professor Alice Roberts as she takes us on an investigative journey.

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    Domination

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    Poster for The Ultimate Eagles at the New Theatre Royal

    The world's premier Eagles tribute show heads to the New Theatre Royal.

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    The Ultimate Eagles

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    Bridget Christie in a gold dress for the promotional shot of her latest tour: Jacket Potato Pizza

    A kidney stone. A stray cat. An eye-themed fetish... All these and more feature in Bridget…

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    Bridget Christie

    25th January 2026
    Illustration for Pickle Night Onboard HMS Warrior

    Enjoy live music, traditional sea shanties, and raucous storytelling as you dine like the crew on…

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    Pickle Night Onboard HMS Warrior

    7th November 2025
    Architecture, the theme for Heritage Open Days 2025

    Join Portsmouth Cathedral on a series of exciting tours that delve into the unusual architectural…

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    Illustration for Heritage Open Days 2025 focusing on the theme for the year - Architecture

    Join local artists and florists for an immersive exhibition within the historic, Grade I listed…

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    'Botanical Metamorphosis' in the Battlements

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    Picture of singer John Grant with flowers.

    Join musician John Grant on his latest tour.

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    John Grant

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    Architecture: The theme for Heritage Open Days 2025

    The Hampshire Gardens Trust Research Group exhibits the results of a four-year project.

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    The People's Parks of Hampshire Exhibition

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    Woman in green outside the Queens Hotel

    Get the summertime vibe at the Queens with live music in the garden.

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    Paige Brooker and The Frank & Dean Show

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    Emergency services personnel at Port Solent for its 999 Community Day

    Meet your emergency services heroes at Port Solent's fun 999 Community Day.

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    999 Community Day

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    The magnificent, many-headed beast that has turned the world of men's singing upside down heads to…

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    Spooky Men's Chorale

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    Poster for Legends of the Dancefloor

    Strictly favourites Brendan, James, Pasha, Vincent and Ian reunite for Return of the Legends.

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    Legends of the Dancefloor

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    A group of seven actors dressed in rags most holding sticks. From a production of Macbeth.

    Flabbergast Theatre's interpretation of Shakespeare's Macbeth.

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    Macbeth

    19th March 2026
    Poster image for Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

    Sara Pascoe returns to the Kings Theatre on her latest UK tour.

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    Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

    16th October 2025
    Poster for Shock Horror at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth

    A nightmare is about to break free at the New Theatre Royal…

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    Shock Horror

    27th October 2025
    Photograph of three Black Tot rums

    Join Sally Port Tours for an informative talk about the wonders and history of Navy rum - which…

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    In Memory of Black Tot Day

    18th September 2025
    The band Level 42.

    Level 42 are embarking on their 40th anniversary tour of the World Machine album.

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    Level 42

    13th October 2025

    Accommodation Highlights

    View of the exterior.

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

    Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

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

    Ibis Portsmouth - exterior

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

    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…

    Bedroom at The Village Hotel Portsmouth

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

    Interior of the Queens Hotel Southsea

    The Queens is the hotel at the heart of 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.

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