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.

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A year of free events and family fun at Port Solent

If you’re looking for a place bursting with life, entertainment and scenic waterside views, then a visit to Port Solent is for you. Nestled along the picturesque marina, this vibrant dining and leisure destination isn’t just about great restaurants and shops - throughout the year they host an array…

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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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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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