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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There really is no substitute for staying overnight somewhere to really get the most out of a trip. Daytrips are wonderful ways to get out of the house and go exploring, but you can't quite settle when you have half your mind on your watch preparing for the return journey home. So why not settle in…
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If you're having to watch the pennies it doesn't mean you have to miss out on a trip to Portsmouth, though. There's a host of free and low-cost things to see and do all year round. Here's what you can enjoy on a budget at the Great Waterfront City. Free things to do in Portsmouth They say the best…
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Thinking of taking a short break in Portsmouth this year? It's a great time to start planning for a 2022 visit, with some big anniversaries to celebrate, as well as our full calendar of festivals, sporting events and exhibitions. Whatever time you choose to visit Portsmouth this year, there will be…
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Maybe it's because Portsmouth is an island (the UK's only island city, in fact), but there has always been an independent and creative streak here. Portsmouth has been home to writers who changed the face of literature, scientists who forged entirely new paths, and engineers who had a major impact…
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It's that time of year once more - where the shops are full of pumpkins for carving, you're never far from a knock at the door for trick-or-treat, and everyone leans into all things spooky. Of course, being a city so very rich in history, Portsmouth is sure to have some skeletons in the closet… Most…
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That time of the year has come around again: V-Day. Shops burst at the seams with heart-shaped goodies, teddy bears and chocolates abound, corny rom-coms invade our TV channels, and social media becomes a place for a Valentine's arms race - where people brag about what gifts they received and how…
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An eclectic mix of top bands, great family entertainment and a whole array of things to do all combine to make Victorious Festival one of the UK's top summer events. Its appeal isn’t just about what you can see on the line-up, however, but also its enviable location. After all, at how many other UK…
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The Mary Rose museum has changed beyond recognition over the past few decades. In fact, those people who visited on a school trip (and, let's face it, who didn't?!) would be hard pushed to find too many similarities on a return visit. Here, the museum's Simon Clabby explains just what has changed in…
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What could be more romantic than a stroll beside the sea, or a twilight walk through lamplit cobbled streets? Or how about fireside dinners and views out to the horizon? All this and more make Portsmouth the ideal place to spend Valentine's Day. Whether you want to take in a leisurely stroll in the…
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