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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Peter Ashley Activity Centres - Fort Purbrook Activity Centre

Address

Fort Purbrook, Peter Ashley Lane, Cosham, Hampshire, PO6 1BJ

Telephone
02392321223

office@peterashleyactivitycentres.co.uk

Cosham

Looking for Group Activities for children and adults near Portsmouth?
Baffins Pond

Address

Baffins Pond, Tangier Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6JN

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2251

baffinspondassociation@ntlworld.com

Portsmouth

Baffins Pond (at 4.35 hectares) is home to a host of wild fowl and ducks, as well as established reed beds.
Round Tower

Address

Round Tower, Broad Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LY

Telephone
+44 023 9282 7261

Portsmouth

The Round Tower is one of Portsmouth's oldest permanent fortifications.
Gosport Ferry

Address

Gosport Ferry Pontoon, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3EB

Telephone
023 9252 4551

admin@gosportferry.co.uk

Portsmouth

The Gosport Ferry is the quickest way to get between Portsmouth and Gosport - all the while offering great views of the cityscape and Portsmouth Harbour.
Saint Mary's Church

Address

Fratton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 5PA

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2687

vicar@portseaparish.co.uk

Portsmouth

St Mary's has been described as the finest Victorian building in Hampshire. Designed just over 100 years ago by Arthur Blomfield. Finest Walker organ in England.
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.
Canoe Lake

Address

Canoe Lake, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9RG

Telephone
023 9281 6760

Southsea

A popular park dating from 1886 with some of the mature evergreen oaks planted in 1910, Canoe Lake has an impressive range of floral bedding on display at the water's edge.
Gosport Ferry Cruises

Address

Gosport Ferry Cruises, Bus Station, South Street, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 1EP

Telephone
+44 023 9252 4551

admin@gosportferry.co.uk

South Street, Gosport

A visit to Portsmouth is not complete without taking a leisurely sight-seeing cruise on board the Spirit of Portsmouth.
Southsea Beach Huts

Address

Eastney and Lumps Fort, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9RU

Telephone
02392 828112

seafront.services@portmsouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Get the full experience of a seaside visit and rent a picturesque Beach Hut in the city of Portsmouth for a week.
Port Solent

Address

The Boardwalk, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4TP

Telephone
+44 023 9221 0606

gavin@portsolent.com

Portsmouth

Port Solent is Portsmouth’s leading waterside leisure destination, offering over 20 restaurants, bars and a unique retail experience - all overlooking the stunning marina.
Portsmouth Guildhall

Address

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
+44 023 9283 4146

webenquiries@portsmouthguildhall.co.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Guildhall - steeped in tradition and history
Southsea Model Village

Address

Southsea Model Village, Lumps Fort, Eastney Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9RU

Telephone
07825 55 82 31

willywilson74@gmail.com

Eastney Esplanade, Portsmouth

Marvel at the 1/12th scale Southsea Model Village, which features forty miniature buildings, houses, forts and castles, as well as a `G' scale garden railway.
Flip Out Portsmouth

Address

Flip Out Portsmouth, Unit 4 Harbourgate, Southampton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4BQ

Telephone
02392 378047

portsmouth@flipout.co.uk

Southampton Road, Portsmouth

Flip Out Portsmouth is a huge arena of integrated interconnected trampolines, where you can spring, trick or flip off the walls on the largest trampolines out there.
Southsea Cinema & Arts Centre

Address

Portsmouth Film Society, 1-3 Palmerston Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3QQ

Telephone
07528 808400

info@portsmouthfilmsociety.org.uk

Southsea

See great films, meet like-minded film fans and chat about the latest releases.
Hilsea Lido

Address

Hilsea Lido, London Road, Portsmouth, Hants, PO2 9RP

Telephone
07903 823347

info@hilsea-lido.org.uk

Portsmouth

Hilsea Lido will unfortunately remain closed for the 2020 season. The historic Hilsea Lido dates back to 1932, and has been enjoyed by generations ever since.
Jack House Gallery

Address

121 High Street, Old Portsmouth, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HW

Telephone
07503152848

info@jackhousegallery.co.uk

Portsmouth

Take in the ever-evolving programme of events and exhibitions, from local and international artists.
Portsmouth Cathedral, St. Thomas'

Address

High Street, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2HH

Telephone
+44 023 9282 3300

enquiries@portsmouthcathedral.org.uk

Portsmouth

Take a voyage of discovery at Portsmouth Cathedral, and uncover over 800 years of history.
Aspex

Address

Aspex Portsmouth, The Vulcan Building, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3BF

Telephone
+44 023 9277 8080

info@aspex.org.uk

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth

Year-round programme of exhibitions of contemporary visual art, plus talks, screenings, performances and participatory workshops.
Falklands Landing Craft Trips

Address

Boathouse 4, Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Telephone
02392 893331

bh4@pnbpt.com

Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

Boathouse 4 runs Falklands Landing Craft F8 trips around Portsmouth Harbour.
Exploria

Address

The Pyramids Centre, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3ST

Telephone
023 9320 0330

exploria@bhlive.org.uk

Southsea, Portsmouth

Explore a world of fun at Exploria - the bounce and play park that's full of wonder.