COVID-19 update - Please read

England is now under national lockdown, with government advice to stay at home unless absolutely necessary. As such, all indoor attractions are now closed, along with pubs, bars and restaurants (though they can still provide takeaway or delivery services). Non-essential shops have also closed, and overnight accommodation will only be available to those travelling for work or other essential journeys.

For more information on Tier 4 restrictions, head to the government website.

Please note - during this period of lockdown, the opening times or dates you see on our website listings may not be accurate. Information on our listings pages should be taken as a guide only, for you to plan for future visits to the city once our restrictions have eased.

If you're away from home and fall ill, you need to organise a test and let your accommodation provider know immediately. See our information page on what to do if you fall ill on a break to Portsmouth.

The latest information can be found below.

Attractions

Portsmouth Museums

The D-Day Story, Portsmouth Museum & Art Gallery, and the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum have all now closed, and will remain so all the while Portsmouth is in Tier 4.

Follow the museums' social accounts for all the updates and to take a look through their collections, even if you're not able to make it along in person.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and The Mary Rose

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard and The Mary Rose are now closed. Keep an eye on the Dockyard website for information on when it can re-open, as well as fun activities to enjoy from home.

Spinnaker Tower

The Spinnaker Tower is closed. All High Tea and Santa visits have been cancelled.

Gunwharf Quays

Non-essential shops have now closed, with only Tesco and Boots open for food and medicine. The pubs, bars and restaurants will be closed to sit-in visitors, but many are expected to continue offering takeaway and delivery services.

Blue Reef Aquarium

Southsea's Blue Reef Aquarium is currently closed.

    

Cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants

Tier 4 restrictions mean that cafes, pubs, bars and restaurants must now close. Find out more about what restrictions face areas in Tier 4 on the government website. However, many pubs, bars and restaurants can continue to offer takeaway and delivery services. It's the ideal way for you to get the food you love, whilst also supporting local businesses with your custom through these tough times.

  

Shops and leisure

Non-essential shops must close in Tier 4, as must leisure facilities (including gyms and sports centres). If you have a membership, speak to the centre directly for details of opening hours and any restrictions that may be in place.

  

Hotels

Hotels or other accommodation providers can no longer accept guests for leisure bookings. They can remain open, but only for business travellers and those making essential trips.

  

We're Good To Go

Visit England has helped develop a new standard for businesses to prove they have all the relevant measures in place to keep visitors safe during these times. The 'We're Good to Go' mark is your guarantee that businesses have all the right protections in place and are keeping up to date with government guidelines. Though you can't visit any attractions at the moment, the We're Good To Go mark still provides valuable insight into which ones are working hard to maintain the best possible standards - and should go into your itinerary planner for when things start to re-open. A list of attractions in Portsmouth with the accreditation can be found on our We're Good to Go page. Conversely, if you've visited somewhere and feel there wasn't enough being done to protect visitors, let Portsmouth City Council know by using this form.

   

Events

All large events in the city have been cancelled into early 2021.

Our event listings will still detail those which are taking place virtually - meaning you can join in without leaving home - but all others will be cancelled or postponed.

If an event is listed on our What's On pages that doesn't mean it's guaranteed to go ahead as planned.

Events in Flagship magazine

The Out and About section of Flagship magazine is compiled months before some events take place. As such, some events within the magazine may have to be cancelled between publication and the scheduled event date. It's worth double checking to see if the event remains listed on the What's On section of this website, or with the event organiser, ahead of making any journey to avoid disappointment if it has since been cancelled.

  

Please remember, this is an ever-changing situation where advice or openings could change daily. Please check this page frequently for updates, but note not all information on the website will be accurate with all the latest changes.

Whilst you hold off on visiting for the time being, you can still take a virtual trip to Portsmouth with our selection of the best interactive activities to enjoy from the comfort of your own home.