Activities

Don’t just be a passive observer on your next trip to Portsmouth – get right into the heart of the action with our great array of fun activities.

Much of the action is centred along the seafront, with watersports centres, boat hire companies and countless others operating within a pebble’s throw of the sea.

Maybe instead you’d prefer to get out and explore everything the city has to offer on foot? Portsea Island is relatively small and very flat, so it’s the perfect place for walking and running. Head out under your own steam, or book onto a guided tour led by local experts who can showcase the city's hidden history.

Portsmouth can also be easily traversed on two wheels – with the road along Southsea Promenade being a special favourite with locals and visitors alike. Discover the city’s cycle routes, and be sure to visit our Maps page for information on the many city cycleways.

If you’re after a quieter pace of life on the water’s edge, our fishing spots will be a great place to spend whole afternoons, days or even whole weekends.

The shallows around Portsmouth are a haven for waders – making the city a prime destination for birdwatching. Head out to our internationally significant breeding spots to see a host of brent geese, curlew, common redshank and a whole lot more.

Maybe you’d rather enjoy a spot of pampering and luxury? If so, see your health and spa options for your trip to Portsmouth. Whether you want a few treatments to supplement your stay or go all out, we have plenty to choose from.

Or how about getting out to make memories that will last a lifetime? See all the adventure and outdoor activities you can enjoy in Portsmouth, to really get the blood pumping.

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Southsea Splash Pool

Address

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea seafront, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3NS

Telephone
+44 023 9282 8112

vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea

Head to the splash pool at Southsea for safe fun in the water along the seafront.
Funk Format Street Dance Classes

Address

Priory Sports Centre, Fawcett Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0DL

hello@funkformat.com

Southsea

Get down to classic R&B, soul, funk and hiphop.
Millennium Promenade

Address

Starting Point - Spur Redoubt, Long Curtain Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 1AA

Telephone
+44 023 9282 6722

vis@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Three kilometres of promenade now links all of Portsmouth’s historic waterfront. The route starts from Spur Redoubt near Clarence Pier, Southsea and finishes on The Hard, taking in Old Portsmouth, the Camber and Gunwharf Quays.
South Coast Wakepark

Address

London Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO2 9RP

Telephone
+44 0790 5175077

bookings@southcoastwakepark.co.uk

Portsmouth

Welcoming everyone from beginners to pros, South Coast H2O is the home of the UK’s longest System 2.0 straightline cable.
Mountbatten Leisure Centre

Address

Mountbatten Leisure Centre, Alexandra Park, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 9QA

Telephone
02393 200401

mountbatten@bhlive.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Mountbatten Leisure Centre is set in an attractive park adjacent to Portsmouth's northern shore. The centre is the city's premier sports facility and has a long reputation for hosting a wide variety of national and international sporting events…
The D-Day Story

Address

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Telephone
023 9288 2555

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
The Astoria

Address

37-39 Guildhall Walk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2RY

Telephone
023 9286 3741

Portsmouth

The Astoria remains one of Portsmouth's biggest and best-loved nightclubs.
The Portsmouth Music Experience

Address

Portsmouth Guildhall, Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 2AB

Telephone
02393 870200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

The Portsmouth Music Experience gallery features spectacular touring exhibitions as well as pieces from the local music scene.
St. John's Roman Catholic Cathedral

Address

Edinburgh Road, Portsmouth, Hamsphire, PO1 3HG

Telephone
+44 023 9282 6170

stjcath@btconnect.com

Portsmouth

Take in the splendour of this Victorian church, which was named as the best-restored building in Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Address

Portsmouth Museum, Museum Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LJ

Telephone
+44 023 9282 7261

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth, featuring exciting and varied displays.
Royal Garrison Church

Address

Penny Street, Grand Parade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2NJ

Telephone
+44 023 9282 3973

southeast@english-heritage.org.uk

Portsmouth

Discover this beautiful church in Old Portsmouth, which was partially destroyed during a firebomb raid in 1941.
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Dointhedo Charter Boat Hire

Address

Premier Marina, Mumby Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1AH

Telephone
07527934444

dointhedo@mail.com

Gosport

Dointhedo is a new charter boat, with modern facilities and undercover seating, that carries up to 12 passengers.
Southsea Common

Address

Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3PB

Telephone
+44 023 9282 8112

seafrontmanagement@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

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.
Open Top 26

Address

Southsea Seafront, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0SW

Telephone
0118 971 3257

hello@aldermastoncoachlines.co.uk

Southsea

Take an open-top bus ride along Southsea Seafront, with a brand new service running all this summer.
Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Address

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum, 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4QL

Telephone
+44 023 9282 1879

info@charlesdickensbirthplace.co.uk

Portsmouth

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.
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Spitbank Fort

Address

Solents Forts Port Office, Lock Keepers Cottage, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hants, PO1 3FH

Telephone
+44 02392 513887

info@spitbankfort.com

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Spitbank Fort is an exclusive venue on the south coast, and is its own private island for hire, available for exclusive use, special events, private parties, wedding receptions, music videos and corporate hire.
Peter Ashley Activity Centres - Fort Widley Equestrian Centre

Address

Fort Widley, Portsdown Hill Road, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 3LS

Telephone
02392324553

equestrian@peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Cosham

Regardless of your age, ability or fitness, the Peter Ashley Equestrian Centre has a lesson for you.
Wedgewood Rooms

Address

147b Albert Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 0JW

Telephone
023 9286 3911

info@wedgewood-rooms.co.uk

Southsea

Portsmouth's Wedgewood Rooms is the place to see big music and comedy acts in intimate surrounds.
Treasure Island Adventure Golf

Address

Long Curtain Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AA

Telephone
023 9229 1919

Southsea

Take on the Warrior and Victory trails at Portsmouth's seafront Adventure Golf attraction - Treasure Island.
Gunwharf Quays

Address

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

Telephone
+44 023 9283 6700

gwq-info@landsecurities.com

Portsmouth

Gunwharf Quays is home to over 90 famous brands all offering up to 60% off the regular retail price. If you love to shop then there really is no better place than Gunwharf Quays.