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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 the centrepiece of the Mary Rose Museum.

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is one of the city's main attractions for many visitors, not only to see HMS Victory but also the many other ships open to the public, including HMS Warrior 1860 and HMS Alliance.

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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Emirates Spinnaker Tower

Portsmouth

Looking to visit the amazing Emirates Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth? If so, click here to get the latest information direct from the official Portsmouth tourism site!

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Portsmouth Museum

Portsmouth

Portsmouth Museum is the museum of and for the people of Portsmouth with exciting and varied displays.

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Southsea Castle

Portsmouth

Built in 1544, Southsea Castle was part of a series of fortifications constructed by Henry VIII around England's coasts.

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Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Portsmouth

Pay a visit to the small terraced house of 1805, in which the famous novelist Charles Dickens was born and lived for a short time.

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Price £2.25 to £4.40 Per Ticket
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Portsmouth

Looking to visit the amazing Portsmouth Historic Dockyard?...If so, click here to get the latest information direct from the official Portsmouth tourism site!

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The D-Day Story

Portsmouth

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944. It tells the unique personal stories behind this epic event.

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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.
The Mary Rose

Portsmouth

Discover that history is only a heartbeat away at the Mary Rose.
Gunwharf Quays

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.
Round Tower

Portsmouth

The Round Tower is one of Portsmouth's oldest permanent fortifications.
Portsmouth Golf Centre

Portsmouth

Portsmouth boasts two 18 hole golf courses available for pay and play, with visitors welcome at both.

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South Coast Wakepark

Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth

A haven of green tucked away in the city centre adjacent to the Guildhall and Civic Offices.
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.
Square Tower

Portsmouth

The Square Tower is one of the oldest surviving parts of Portsmouth's fortifications, built to defend the city and harbour.
Clarence Pier Amusement Park

Portsmouth

Clarence Pier Southsea is one of the largest amusement parks on the south coast and boasts all manner of amusements, rides and activities for the whole family.
The New Theatre Royal

Portsmouth

The New Theatre Royal, situated in the heart of the city, offers a matchless programme of cutting edge dance, theatre, drama, music, children's shows and comedy.
Gosport Ferry Cruises

Portsmouth

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

Portsmouth

Year-round programme of solo, group and themed exhibitions of contemporary visual art, accompanied by talks, screenings, performances and participatory workshops.

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Baffins Pond

Portsmouth

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

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