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Spinnaker Tower

One of Portsmouth's most famous landmarks is worth a visit - you can see for up to 23 miles!

Attractions in Portsmouth

Portsmouth may be a small city (only around 14 square miles), but it's chock full of things to do. Whether you're after seaside strolls, military museums, tip-top theatres or something else altogether - with the wide variety of attractions in Portsmouth, we have you covered.

Being an island city we have a rich nautical history. In the 15th century, Portsmouth was seen as the first line of defence against European armies and it was from Southsea Castle that Henry VIII watched the sinking of his beloved Mary Rose. She lay on the Solent bed for 437 years, before finally being brought back to dry land and is now at the centre of her very own museum in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard.

The Dockyard is one of the main Portsmouth attractions for many visitors, not only to see the Mary Rose but the many other ships open to the public - including the HMS Victory and HMS Warrior 1860.

Then, just a short stroll from Portsmouth Dockyard is Gunwharf Quays, a popular shopping outlet that also houses restaurants, bars, a cinema and bowling alley. Furthermore, standing tall above Gunwharf Quays is the Emirates Spinnaker Tower - a 170-metre landmark that has swiftly become an emblem of the city. On a clear day, visitors can see for up to 23 miles from its viewing platforms - or take on the glass floor, if the nerves hold!

Heading east from Gunwharf and the Historic Dockyard will take you back to Southsea Castle, and a number of other museums. Among them are the D-Day Museum (which recounts the famed Normandy landings of 1944), Portsmouth City Museum (which has a dedicated exhbition to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, who worked as a doctor in the city when he wrote the first two Sherlock Holmes novels) and Cumberland House (Portsmouth's Natural History museum).

All this is just a tiny selection of the vast array of attractions in Portsmouth. It's all far too much to take on in an afternoon, and not bad at all for a 14-square mile island!

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Cut Loose

Portsmouth

Visual artist Ilse Black has been commissioned to produce a large-scale wall drawing for Aspex Guildhall.
Peter Ashley Activity Centres - Fort Purbrook Activity Centre

Portsmouth

Looking for Group Activities for children and adults near Portsmouth?
The Summer of Sherlock

Portsmouth

Portsmouth's parks and libraries will be buzzing this summer with animal-themed Sherlock activities.
Peter Ashley Activity Centres - Fort Widley Equestrian Centre

Portsmouth

Regardless of your age, ability or fitness, the Peter Ashley Equestrian Centre has a lesson for you.
Edward King: A Life in Art

Portsmouth

Discover Portsmouth through the eyes of Edward King, a local artist that lived in Portsmouth through the blitz and documented the local scenes across the city through his art.
The Isle of Wight Festival 1968, 1969, 1970 Exhibition

Portsmouth

Take in the events of the iconic 1968-70 Isle of Wight Festivals with this brand new exhibition.
Stansted Park

Portsmouth

Stansted Park stands in 1800 acres of extraordinary landscaped parkland and ancient forest.

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Charles Dickens: The Art of the Story

Portsmouth

Head to the City Museum to see illustrations of the characters and places from some of Dickens' most famous novels.
Insanity Live

Portsmouth

Are you ready to dig deep?
Rob Baker Tennis Coaching

Portsmouth

Rob Baker is an experienced tennis player and respected coach.
Surface Tension

Portsmouth

Surface Tension is an innovative community arts project aiming to connect creativity across Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Bike Tours

Portsmouth

Be ready for an entertaining, guided bike tour of the city of Portsmouth.
Portsmouth Marine Training

Portsmouth

RYA training centre offering Sail Cruising, Motor Cruising, Powerboating, Jet Skiing, and shore-based courses.
Portchester Castle

Fareham

A Roman-Saxon shore fort with Norman additions. A near-perfect keep and Norman church within the walls.

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St. Thomas' Anglican Cathedral

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Cathedral is the Mother Church of the Diocese of Portsmouth, which covers south-east Hampshire, Portsea Island and the Isle of Wight. It is the base of the Bishop of Portsmouth, and the focal point for many diocese-wide services and events
Nelson Trail Self-Guided Walk

Portsmouth

This self-guided walk takes you through Old Portsmouth, highlighting points of interest relating to Vice Admiral Lord Nelson and Portsmouth around the time of the Battle of Trafalgar.
Krazy Kaves

Portsmouth

A purpose-built play and party centre for toddlers through to 12-year olds.
Cumberland House Natural History Museum

Portsmouth

Portsmouth is a very special place for wildlife in Britain. It has many different habitats in a very small area, and at Portsmouth Natural History Museum you can explore them all.
Antiques Storehouse

Portsmouth

The Antiques Storehouse is housed within the newly refurbished Storehouse 9 at Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. You will find many independent specialist items and a wide variety of antiques, collectables and artwork on display.
Eastney Swimming Pool

Portsmouth

Eastney swimming pool is a small 20m indoor community pool.

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Hilsea Lines

An eighty-hectare site surrounding the fortifications of Hilsea Lines ancient...

Mountbatten Leisure Centre

The Mountbatten Leisure Centre is set in an attractive park adjacent to the shore at...

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