Simon Clabby from The Mary Rose highlights some of the museum's other intriguing artefacts that visitors can see alongside the imposing ship. To a lot of people, the Mary Rose is just a ship (well, half of one), but it is so much more than that… The spotlight has always been on the Mary Rose…
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Our friends at the Blue Reef Aquarium Portsmouth have outlined 5 fun things for families to do in Portsmouth, for when the weather takes a turn. There’s no doubt that Portsmouth is one of the most exciting cities in the south of England. Offering fantastic beaches and a glorious shoreline perfect…
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We've all now seen the images of the HMS Queen Elizabeth carrier making waves (both figuratively and literally) as she sailed into her home port. Hulking over the Portsmouth coast it was the sheer size of the vessel that struck most people, especially when she had to squeeze through the narrowest…
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If your idea of a perfect holiday is more about sightseeing than sunbathing, more go out than chill out, Portsmouth could be the ideal spot for your next break. Experiential holidays are on the increase - showing a real desire for people to actually go out and do things on their holidays, rather…
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Did you know that, as of the official 2015 figures, there are 69 cities across the UK (51 in England, 7 in Scotland, 6 in Wales and 5 in Northern Ireland)? This means anyone thinking of a city break is rather spoiled for choice - after all, you could spend every weekend in a different city and still…
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What could be more British than a seaside holiday? Our breaks to everywhere from Blackpool to Bognor have taken on an iconic status and show what it truly is to be British. Portsmouth is keeping up this tradition, with an offering that's most certainly coastal, but which also offers that bit more…
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Though Sherlock Holmes is notoriously secretive about his family and past, we can say one thing for certain: he was born in Portsmouth. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had a rich and varied life, during which he travelled extensively. He was born in Edinburgh, attended a Jesuit boarding school in the north…
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On 7 February 1812, in a small terraced house in Portsmouth, the canon of English literature was to change forever. It was on this day that Charles Dickens, arguably the most celebrated Victorian author, was born. John Dickens (who worked in Portsea's Royal Navy Pay Office) and his wife Elizabeth…
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Known for its rich naval history and being home to a number of ingenious engineers, Portsmouth is a city that’s bursting with opportunity when it comes to business innovation. Whether your business trip takes you to the south coast for networking purposes or to touch base with current clients…
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As Portsmouth is a seaside city (Britain's only island city, in fact), summertime is very much seen as the best opportunity to come for a visit. This is understandable, of course, as the beaches, promenade, fairs and Common are at their best when bathed in summer sun. There's more to Portsmouth than…
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