Timeless Treasures

Portsmouth is a bold city that effortlessly combines the old and the new.  Our striking Spinnaker Tower provides an iconic 21st century landmark and a vantage point rivalled by none along the coast. Explore the surrounding streets, however, and you get a great feel for the city's impressive life-story.

Open Spaces

Despite being a densely-packed city, Portsmouth has a surprising number of green spaces and gardens to choose from. Coupled with the 4 miles of seafront promenade you can forget your troubles and breathe in lots of fresh air.  Throughout the summer months you can also enjoy free live music events at The Bandstand, an amphitheatre that looks out to sea. Take a picnic along and enjoy a precious lazy day.

Food for thought

Portsmouth holds a wealth of eateries serving good, honest, home-cooked food. Try The Tenth Hole tea rooms in Southsea for tea and cake. Located on a miniature golf course, the beautiful flower-flanked clubhouse also serves up great breakfasts, lunches and snacks.

The Spice Island Inn in Old Portsmouth overlooks the city’s bustling harbour and across to Gunwharf Quays, the Spinnaker Tower and Historic Dockyard. Dating back to the 1700’s, this interesting pub serves great home-cooked food or is a great place to enjoy a refreshing drink out in the sunshine. Or try The Churchillian pub on top of Portsdown Hill with fantastic views across the city of Portsmouth and beyond. Featuring real ales and comforting dishes, the Churchillian is also a great place to begin or end a pleasant walk across the hill.

History in the Making

With more than 800 years of maritime history, Portsmouth is the perfect place to explore days gone by. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard delves into life onboard ships throughout the ages and the Royal Navy’s vibrant past. An all-inclusive ticket gives great value for money.

Southsea Castle is the very place that Henry VIII watched his flagship, the Mary Rose sink. Discover the castle’s many roles through the years right up until it was withdrawn from active service only in 1960.