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Free things to do in Portsmouth

Southsea Castle at Sunset

It's possible to explore some of the city's highlights without breaking the bank. In fact, you can do it without spending a penny! Here are some of the top attractions you can visit in Portsmouth, and the best things to see and do, all of which are completely free!

Start with a visit to Cumberland House Natural History Museum, where you can journey through the city's natural habitats - and even see butterflies if you visit in season! Then, head out west, taking in South Parade Pier, Southsea Castle, the Hotwalls Studios and more.

Your trip concludes with a journey off Portsea Island, to walk around the beautiful Farlington Marshes, then end with a view across the whole city and beyond, from the top of Portsdown Hill.

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Item
Cumberland House Natural History Museum
South Parade Pier
Southsea Castle
Southsea Common
Millennium Promenade
Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas'
Hotwalls Studios
Round Tower
Aspex
Victoria Park
The Portsmouth Music Experience
Baffins Pond
Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve
Portsdown Hill

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  1. Cumberland House Natural History Museum

    Southsea, Portsmouth

    See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.

  2. South Parade Pier

    Southsea

    South Parade Pier stands proudly in the centre of Southsea’s stunning 4 mile coastline with amazing unique views of the Isle of Wight and across The Solent.

  3. Southsea Castle

    Southsea, Portsmouth

    Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.

  4. Southsea Common

    Southsea

    Southsea Common is a vast open space that was purchased from the War Department in 1922. It is ideal for kite flying, picnics and informal ball games.

  5. Millennium Promenade

    Portsmouth

    Three kilometres of promenade links Portsmouth’s historic waterfront.

  6. Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas'

    Portsmouth

    Take a voyage of discovery at Portsmouth Cathedral, and uncover over 800 years of history.

  7. Hotwalls Studios

    Broad Street, Old Portsmouth

    The Hotwalls Studios brings local artists, designers and makers together, in an exceptional heritage location.

  8. Round Tower

    Portsmouth

    The Round Tower is one of Portsmouth's oldest permanent fortifications.

  9. Aspex

    Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

    Year-round programme of exhibitions of contemporary visual art, plus talks, screenings, performances and participatory workshops.

  10. Victoria Park

    Portsmouth

    A haven of green tucked away in the city centre adjacent to the Guildhall and Civic Offices.

  11. The Portsmouth Music Experience

    Portsmouth

    The Portsmouth Music Experience gallery features spectacular touring exhibitions as well as pieces from the local music scene.

  12. Baffins Pond

    Portsmouth

    Baffins Pond (at 4.35 hectares) is home to a host of wild fowl and ducks, as well as established reed beds.

  13. Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve

    Portsmouth

    Farlington Marshes is one of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserves.

  14. Portsdown Hill

    Portsmouth

    Portsdown Hill provides magnificent views over Portsmouth and beyond. The slopes are home to impressive shows of wildlife that can be explored through miles of paths.

Itinerary Distances

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FromToDistance * (metric)
Cumberland House Natural History Museum (50.78206,-1.07038)South Parade Pier (50.77858,-1.07599)0.5
South Parade Pier (50.77858,-1.07599)Southsea Castle (50.77814,-1.08926)0.84
Southsea Castle (50.77814,-1.08926)Southsea Common (50.78178,-1.09241)0.42
Southsea Common (50.78178,-1.09241)Millennium Promenade (50.78633,-1.09993)0.66
Millennium Promenade (50.78633,-1.09993)Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas' (50.79034,-1.10464)0.5
Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas' (50.79034,-1.10464)Hotwalls Studios (50.79008,-1.10799)0.21
Hotwalls Studios (50.79008,-1.10799)Round Tower (50.79044,-1.10812)0.04
Round Tower (50.79044,-1.10812)Aspex (50.79543,-1.10635)0.51
Aspex (50.79543,-1.10635)Victoria Park (50.7995,-1.09349)0.91
Victoria Park (50.7995,-1.09349)The Portsmouth Music Experience (50.79744,-1.09257)0.21
The Portsmouth Music Experience (50.79744,-1.09257)Baffins Pond (50.80744,-1.05634)2.5
Baffins Pond (50.80744,-1.05634)Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve (50.83413,-1.03177)3.09
Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve (50.83413,-1.03177)Portsdown Hill (50.8573,-1.07692)3.68
Total Distance *14.08 miles
Estimated Journey Time27 minutes

* Approximate distance by road

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