Portsmouth Blogs

Welcome to the Visit Portsmouth blog, where you'll find updates, inspiration and key details straight from the Great Waterfront City. Take a look through the archive below, and be sure to check back regularly as we update you on some of the top goings on at city attractions and all the key details you need to know in advance of visiting the city for a major event.

Spark Your Creativity at Family Saturdays

Looking for a fun and creative way to spend a Saturday with the whole family? Aspex Portsmouth’s Family Saturdays offers a weekly arts and crafts workshop where families of all ages can explore their creativity through hands-on activities inspired by our current exhibitions and projects. We asked…

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Queens Hotel - discounts for guests

Book the Queens Hotel for your next trip to Portsmouth and you'll not only get a glamorous stay at a historic building overlooking Southsea Common, you'll also be able to take advantage of a whole host of discounts and special offers too. The hotel has joined with attractions across Portsmouth to…

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Victorious Festival in numbers

Every year Victorious Festival brings tens of thousands of revellers to Southsea Common, excited to see hundreds of acts across a whole host of stages. As well as providing a full weekend of entertainment, the festival also donates to good causes, whilst also helping out with events and…

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Afternoon Tea Week

12-18 August is Afternoon Tea Week. It's the chance to celebrate this most English of traditions - not to mention being a perfect excuse to have a lovely scone or two! Whether you're on the hunt for a decadent way to spend an afternoon, treating a loved one to a spot of indulgence, or want something…

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Portsmouth: A coast for all

Visit Portsmouth has joined with England's Coast for its latest campaign - A Coast For All. The aim is to promote and celebrate the nature, culture and heritage all around our coastline, and spread the message that England’s coast is for everyone. Of course, right here in Portsmouth the coast plays…

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Royal Maritime Hotel - Portsmouth's hidden treasure

The Royal Maritime Hotel is one of Portsmouth’s most valuable treasures. Located an eight-minute walk from Gunwharf Quays, this property is steeped in history. The Royal Maritime Hotel was previously a ‘Sailors Home Club’, a place where they could relax and be safe while at the home port of…

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Visit Portsmouth this autumn

Autumn is a great time to visit Portsmouth. There's still plenty to see and do - with our attractions open all year-round - and you get a bit more space to enjoy them without so many of the crowds we see during peak summer season. So whether you've waited for some of the summer visitors to go, or…

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