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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Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve

Address

Farlington Marshes Wildlife Reserve, Farlington, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1UN

Telephone
+44 01489 774400

feedback@hiwwt.org.uk

Portsmouth

Farlington Marshes is one of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust’s oldest nature reserves.
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.
Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries

Address

Hamilton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 4PX

Telephone
02392 855 260

bookings@wightlink.co.uk

Portsmouth

Wightlink is an easy-to-use and award-winning ferry service with regular sailings between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight.
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.
Portsmouth Guildhall

Address

Guildhall Square, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2AB

Telephone
023 9387 0200

enquiries@portsmouthguildhall.org.uk

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Guildhall - steeped in tradition and history
Tenth Hole Pitch & Putt

Address

Eastern Parade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9RF

Telephone
02392 830 009

thetenthhole@hotmail.com

Southsea

Work up an appetite for cake or brunch at the Tenth Hole Pitch and Putt.
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Southsea Treasure Hunt: The Mystery of Southsea's Laughing Sailor

Address

Starts at Portsmouth Museum & Art Gallery, Museum Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LJ

jack.wells@mysteryguides.co.uk

Portsmouth

Turn the streets of Southsea into a 'whodunnit' treasure hunt adventure!
Staunton Country Park

Address

Petersfield Road, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5HB

Telephone
023 9245 3405

staunton.enquiries@hants.gov.uk

Havant

With beautiful gardens and 1,000 acres of country park to explore there’s something for everyone at Staunton.
Hollywood Bowl

Address

Hollywood Bowl, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TA

Telephone
0844 4770 494

customerservice@hollywoodbowl.co.uk

Portsmouth

Hollywood Bowl is a great place to create memories and share fun times with your family, friends and work colleagues.
Portsdown Hill

Address

Portsdown Hill, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1AA

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2251

general@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Portsdown Hill provides magnificent views over Portsmouth and beyond. The slopes are home to impressive shows of wildlife that can be explored through miles of paths.
Portsmouth Football Club

Address

Fratton Park, Portsmouth Football Club, Frogmore Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 8RA

Telephone
+44 023 9273 1204

info@pompeyfc.co.uk

Frogmore Road, Portsmouth

Fratton Park is home of Portsmouth Football Club.
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2034 reviews
Exciting Escapes

Address

48 London Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO2 0LN

Telephone
02392666831

portsmouth@excitingescapes.co.uk

Portsmouth

Exciting Escapes bring the thrilling world of escape room adventures to Portsmouth - for 60 minutes of adventure and intrigue.
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114 reviews
Portsmouth of the Past Walking Tours

Address

In front of HMS Warrior by the Mudlarks Statue, Outside the entrance to Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3DT

Telephone
07742102581

portsmouthofthepast@btinternet.com

Portsmouth

Take a free walking tour around historic Old Portsmouth - focusing on the lives, loves and losses of its people.
Hovercraft Experience Flights

Address

Departures from Southsea and Ryde, Hampshire, PO5 3AD

Telephone
0345 222 0461

info@hovertravel.com

Get ready for the ultimate flight experience – by hovercraft.
Curious About Portsmouth?

Address

Starts at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Telephone
01159502151

info@curiousabout.co.uk

Portsmouth

Have fun discovering Portsmouth with two self-guided, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt.
The Pyramids Centre

Address

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

Telephone
023 93 200330

info.pyramids@bhlive.co.uk

Southsea, Portsmouth

One of Portsmouth’s largest health and wellbeing centres, located just off Southsea Beach.
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3 reviews
Pure Art BJJ Portsmouth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Address

Miltoncross School, Milton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 6RB

Telephone
07851471618

info@pureartbjj.com

Portsmouth

Pure Art BJJ offers friendly and enjoyable classes, teaching the martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Explosion! Museum of Naval Firepower

Address

Heritage Way, Priddy's Hard, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 4LE

Telephone
+44 023 9250 5600

enquiries@nmrn.org.uk

Gosport

Explosion Museum of Naval Firepower is a hands on, interactive Museum set in the historic setting of a former gunpowder and munitions depot.
World War 1 Remembrance Centre

Address

Airport Service Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5PJ

Telephone
023 9279 8751

ww1remcen@hotmail.co.uk

Portsmouth

This new centre has been set up to display artefacts, reproduction exhibits and memorabilia from World War One.
Great Salterns

Address

Great Salterns, Burrfields Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO3 5HH

Telephone
+44 023 9282 2251

enquiries@portsmouthgolfcentre.co.uk

Portsmouth

In the 17th and 18th Centuries this area was dominated by extensive salt workings and was a major supplier of sea salt to the Royal Navy. Now it's part of a golf course, but the lake itself and the surrounding areas are particularly interesting.