COVID-19 update - Please read

Lockdown measures are beginning to ease across England once again, with people able to meet others outside, and hospitality businesses permitted to re-open - albeit with certain measures in place.

The latest easing of restrictions means that indoor attractions are now able to re-open, whilst pubs, bars and restaurants can also serve guests inside.

Non-essential retailers remains open as usual - which means the shops at Gunwharf Quays, Cascades and Port Solent are trading once more. If you plan on heading to the shops, please check the relevant websites before travelling to ensure you have all the updates on opening times and any restrictions that may be in place. There could be a queueing system, for example, so it's worth checking for quieter times if you want to avoid the crowds.

Elsewhere, gyms and indoor sports facilities have also re-opened - but visitors must only exercise alone or with people in their household bubble. Outdoor exercise is permitted for groups of up to 30 people, though the Rule of 6 (six people or two households) still applies indoors.

Accommodation has also re-opened, with providers offering self-contained stays able to welcome visitors once again. However, you must still only travel with your household bubble for now and wear a face covering (unless you are exempt) in indoor locations.

Restrictions have eased for meeting outdoors, so up to 30 people can meet in a public place or private garden. Alternatively, two households or up to six people can meet indoors - with the government urging people to still keep alert and use their common sense. A support bubble or childcare bubble counts as one household. Overnight stays are also now permitted.

For more information on restrictions, head to the government website. Or if you're planning your next staycation, see our Know Before You Go page for all the up-to-date information on visits and openings. We're also supporting Visit England's Escape the Everyday... Responsibly campaign.

Please note - during this period of uncertainty, 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.

  

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 indoor 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

Our event listings detail some of the virtual events happning soon, as well as some of the physical events scheduled in for the weeks and months ahead.

However, if an event is listed on our What's On pages that doesn't mean it's guaranteed to go ahead as planned. It's always worth checking before you travel to ensure the event will be going ahead as planned, or if any measures have been put in place.

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.