Family friendly

You’ll be wowed by what Portsmouth has to offer, whether you’re 2, 102, or any age! From historic ships with fascinating stories to tell, to museums with activities for all ages – and plenty more besides – we’ve got the lot.

The below attractions have been hand-picked as they offer a great selection of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Whether it's through a fun-packed event programme, special activities for youngsters, or through special considerations to larger groups, these represent the best in family-friendly things to do in Portsmouth.

There are even more ideas on the 50 Things to do in Portsmouth Before You're 5 website, which details free activities for families, as well as inspration for days out that are ideal for ages 0-4.

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Southsea Castle

Address

Southsea Castle, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3PA

Telephone
+44 023 9284 1625

MVS@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea, Portsmouth

Visit Henry VIII's Southsea Castle, right along the water's edge.
Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum

Address

Charles Dickens' Birthplace Museum, 393 Old Commercial Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 4QL

Telephone
+44 023 9282 1879

MVS@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

Visit the first home of Britain's most famous Victorian author.
Spinnaker Tower

Address

Spinnaker Tower, Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TT

Telephone
+44 023 9285 7520

info@spinnakertower.co.uk

Portsmouth

Experience the view from the stunning 170-metre icon of the South Coast.
Cumberland House Natural History Museum

Address

Cumberland House Natural History Museum, Eastern Parade, Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO4 9RF

Telephone
+44 023 9281 5276

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Southsea, Portsmouth

See the flora and fauna of Portsmouth at Cumberland House - the Natural History Museum.
The D-Day Story

Address

The D-Day Story, Clarence Esplanade, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO5 3NT

Telephone
023 9288 2555

mvs@portsmouthcc.gov.uk

Portsmouth

The D-Day Story is the only museum in the UK dedicated to the Allied Invasion in June 1944.
Gunwharf Quays

Address

Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3TZ

Telephone
+44 023 9283 6700

gwq-info@landsecurities.com

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.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard

Address

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, Visitor Centre, Victory Gate, HM Naval Base, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 3LJ

Telephone
023 9283 9766

enquiries@historicdockyard.co.uk

HM Naval Base, Portsmouth

Portsmouth Historic Dockyard is the UK’s premier destination for exploring 500 years of naval history.
Portsmouth Museum and Art Gallery

Address

Portsmouth Museum, Museum Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2LJ

Telephone
+44 023 9283 4779

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.
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.
Treasure Island Adventure Golf

Address

Long Curtain Road, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AA

Telephone
023 9229 1919

Southsea

Take on the Warrior and Victory trails at Portsmouth's seafront Adventure Golf attraction - Treasure Island.
Royal Navy Submarine Museum

Address

Haslar Jetty Road, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2AS

Telephone
+44 02392 510354

enquiries@submarine-museum.co.uk

Gosport

Discover the extraordinary life of a submariner first-hand at The Royal Navy Submarine Museum on the Gosport side of Portsmouth Harbour.
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.
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.
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.
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

A visual arts and educational charity bringing new art and ideas to the heart of the city.
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.
Hovertravel

Address

Hovertravel, Southsea Terminal, Clarence Esplanade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO5 3AD

Telephone
0345 222 0461

info@hovertravel.com

Clarence Esplanade, Southsea

Hovertravel, the only scheduled Hovercraft operator in Europe, is the quickest way to reach the Isle of Wight.
CourtX

Address

St Helens Parade, Southsea, Hampshire, PO4 9RG

info@courtx.co.uk

Southsea

CourtX is home to international tournament standard tennis courts, eateries and innovative arts programme.
Portchester Castle

Address

Castle Street, Portchester, Hampshire, PO16 9QW

Telephone
023 9237 8291

customers@english-heritage.org.uk

Portchester

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