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With England back under a national lockdown, Portsmouth's attractions, as well as our pubs, bars and restaurants must close.
Whilst you're not able to experience Portsmouth at its best currently, there's still an opportunity to experience a trip to the coast - from home! #VirtualPortsmouth gives you the chance to experience a trip to the Great Waterfront City remotely. The below activities give you behind-the-scenes tours, fascinating films, fitness classes and fun things to do for all ages.
So pop the kettle on, settle in, and head off to the coast on a journey of exploration - from the comfort of your own sofa. Click through the icons below to discover all the things to see and do at each attraction.
See the sights of Portsmouth and discover our links to some big names on this walking tour that you can take without leaving your seat.
Go inside The D-Day Story for guided tours of the museum's artefacts and visual displays.
Take in the extent of Blitz bombing of Portsmouth, which shows the locations across the city that were impacted during World War 2.
Portsmouth Museum is currently home to a dodo skeleton, one of only 12 thought to be left on earth. Learn about the display and take a virtual tour of the exhibition.
There's a huge selection of Tudor-themed craft activities (and more besides) from The Mary Rose.
Get involved in Aspex's interactive activities, inspired by the gallery's contemporary artists.
As the Guildhall itself says: performance isn't dead, it's just in quarantine. Enjoy a host of live performances from your living room - meaning there'll be no queues at the bar or toilets either!
Peer in through the windows of the artists' studios and see what's been going on.
Check out History Bombs' fun, fast-paced video for an introduction to the creator of Sherlock Holmes.
See all the comings and goings from the unique vantage point atop HMS Warrior 1860.
See inside the luxurious Solent Forts, with an interactive tour of its stunning spaces.
Venture under the seas at the Blue Reef Aquarium, with a quick tour of some creatures that lurk within.
There are bakes to try, colouring in sheets to complete and even a playlist to listen to with Gunwharf Quays.
Keep fit and active from home with this all-inclusive regime from the experts at INEOS Team UK.
The Spinnaker Tower has a host of learning resources for Key Stages 1 and 2. What's more, you can download them for free!
Try your hand at a host of digital puzzles, featuring the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum and its collection.
Check out the BFI's Britain on Film resource for a host of archive footage of the city through the ages.
Download artworks from talented local artists and designers for you to colour in and display at home.
See a host of works from local artists or those with a connection to the city via Artsmouth.
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