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Night Raid on Portsmouth Docks

This painting - copyright of the Tate and on loan to the City Museum - is on display as part of the Edward King exhibition.

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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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.
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.
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.
Cut Loose

Portsmouth

Visual artist Ilse Black has been commissioned to produce a large-scale wall drawing for Aspex Guildhall.
Insanity Live

Portsmouth

Are you ready to dig deep?
Peter Ashley Activity Centre

Havant

The Peter Ashley Activity Centres provide a huge array of group activities for children and adults.
Rob Baker Tennis Coaching

Portsmouth

Rob Baker is an experienced tennis player and respected coach.
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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Tiger Tiger

Portsmouth

Located in Gunwharf Quays, with views overlooking the Solent, Tiger Tiger Portsmouth is a venue like no other.
Portsmouth Football Club

Portsmouth

Fratton Park is home of Portsmouth Football Club.
Portsmouth Tennis Centre

Portsmouth

Whether you are an aspiring Wimbledon champion, or just fancy a fun game, Portsmouth Tennis Centre's indoor facilities enable you to have a game - whatever the weather.
Langstone Harbour

Portsmouth

A 14-mile Langstone Harbour Waterside Walk can be enjoyed, starting from Ferry Point Eastney, around the whole loop of Langstone Harbour, using the Ferry to return.
Krazy Kaves

Portsmouth

A purpose-built play and party centre for toddlers through to 12-year olds.
Sea Juicer

Portsmouth

Chartering from Portsmouth, Sea-Juicer is available for full day, half day or evening fishing trips, catering for all types of anglers from total beginers to the most experienced.
Royal Garrison Church

Portsmouth

Discover this beautiful church in Old Portsmouth, which was partially destroyed during a firebomb raid in 1941.
Pirate Pete's

Portsmouth

One of the largest indoor children's playgrounds on the south coast.

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Gosport Ferry Cruises

Portsmouth

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

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.

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Portsmouth Diving and Fishing Charters, run by Gary and Heather, operates from...

The Real Escape

The Real Escape is a unique live exit game. Locked in a room, you must solve hidden...

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