What to See and Do in Portsmouth

Whether you're here for one hour, one day or to stay, Portsmouth has an exciting and varied range of attractions you'll want to visit again and again.

Take a walk around the city and you'll notice a striking contrast of old and new. Portsmouth Historic Dockyard stands close to Portsmouth's newest landmark, the Spinnaker Tower. Portsmouth is home to a host of fascinating museums covering all aspects of Portsmouth's past as well as the award-winning Gunwharf Quays - with over 20 cosmopolitan bars, designer outlet shopping, nightclubs, a multiplex cinema and bowling. 

Kids don't miss out either. With popular attractions such as Blue Reef Aquarium, Action Stations and Playzone the indoor soft play centre, we've got those wet, rainy days covered. When the sun shines Southsea's beautiful seafront with playgrounds, funfair and plenty of space to fly a kite will help your little ones run off that excess energy!

Be sure to visit the 'What's On' section of the site and be inspired by our year-round programme of events! . Throughout our site please use the boxes to the right to find the attractions, accommodation or facilities that are right for you. In 2012 look out for events celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens in Portsmouth.

For a view of the Spinnaker Tower all year round click on our Spinnaker Tower Picture to view the live feed from our web cam - image updated every five minutes.