Take a virtual tour of Portsmouth

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.

Take a tour around Portsmouth

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.

  

Enjoy a guided tour of The D-Day Story

Go inside The D-Day Story for guided tours of the museum's artefacts and visual displays.

  

See the Portsmouth Bomb Map

Take in the extent of Blitz bombing of Portsmouth, which shows the locations across the city that were impacted during World War 2.

  

See the dodo skeleton currently at Portsmouth Museum

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.

  

Make your own warship (and loads more) with craft activities from The Mary Rose

There's a huge selection of Tudor-themed craft activities (and more besides) from The Mary Rose.

  

Get crafty with Aspex at Home

Get involved in Aspex's interactive activities, inspired by the gallery's contemporary artists.

  

Get your fill of live performances with Portsmouth Guildhall

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!

  

See the great work being done at the Hotwalls Studios

Peer in through the windows of the artists' studios and see what's been going on.

  

Learn all about Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Check out History Bombs' fun, fast-paced video for an introduction to the creator of Sherlock Holmes.

  

Keep watch over Portsmouth Harbour with the Warrior Webcam

See all the comings and goings from the unique vantage point atop HMS Warrior 1860.

  

Step aboard the Solent Forts - without needing your sea legs

See inside the luxurious Solent Forts, with an interactive tour of its stunning spaces.

  

Take a whistle-stop tour of Blue Reef Aquarium

Venture under the seas at the Blue Reef Aquarium, with a quick tour of some creatures that lurk within.

  

Enjoy music, cooking and colouring with Gunwharf Quays

There are bakes to try, colouring in sheets to complete and even a playlist to listen to with Gunwharf Quays.

  

Train like a pro sailor with INEOS Team UK

Keep fit and active from home with this all-inclusive regime from the experts at INEOS Team UK.

  

Take your home schooling to new heights

The Spinnaker Tower has a host of learning resources for Key Stages 1 and 2. What's more, you can download them for free!

  

Take your pick of some Dickens-themed puzzles

Try your hand at a host of digital puzzles, featuring the Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum and its collection.

  

Travel back in time to see bygone Portsmouth

Check out the BFI's Britain on Film resource for a host of archive footage of the city through the ages.

  

Colour in a host of great artworks

Download artworks from talented local artists and designers for you to colour in and display at home.

  

Visit an ever-changing art exhibition

See a host of works from local artists or those with a connection to the city via Artsmouth.